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Practical guidelines for match officials6. Treatment/assessment after a caution/sending-off·Page 238, 2026/27 edition

6. Treatment/assessment after a caution/sending-off

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However, this requirement was introduced because players often unsportingly used an injury to delay the restart for tactical reasons.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 238 · clause law-x-48872835

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