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Notes and modificationsProcedure·Page 29, 2026/27 edition

Procedure

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To prevent players mobbing or surrounding the referee in major situations and following key incidents or decisions:

· only one player from each team – usually the captain – is allowed to approach the referee and, when doing so, they must always interact in a respectful manner

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 29 · clause law-x-df612e46

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