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Notes and modificationsProcedure·Page 28, 2026/27 edition

Procedure

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Stronger collaboration between the referee and the team captains can help instil fairness and mutual respect. In this regard, so that the referee can explain key decisions, only the captains will be allowed to approach the referee, provided that they do so respectfully and conduct themselves as such. At the same time, it will be the responsibility of each captain to ensure that their team-mates remain a reasonable distance from the referee and do not interfere in the interaction between the referee and the team captain(s).

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 28 · clause law-x-bd255853

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