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Notes and modificationsProcedure·Page 25, 2026/27 edition

Procedure

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A player is not required to leave the field of play for one minute when:

there is an injury for which Law 5 permits a player to be treated on the field of play:

· a severe injury has occurred, especially a head injury (e.g. concussion), cardiac issue or life-threatening event (e.g. seizure, choking etc.)

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 25 · clause law-x-b85e89a1

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