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Practical guidelines for match officialsInterfering with play·Page 233, 2026/27 edition

Interfering with play

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An attacker in an offside position (1) runs towards the ball and does not touch the ball. The assistant referee must signal ‘goal kick'.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 233 · clause law-x-76c8df8b

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One of the positions the Laws answer by name rather than by rule, drawn.

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