Practical guidelines for match officials5. Injuries·Page 238, 2026/27 edition

5. Injuries

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The safety of the players is of paramount importance and the referee should facilitate the work of the medical personnel, especially in the case of a serious injury and/or an assessment of a head injury. This will include respecting and assisting with agreed assessment/treatment protocols.
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 238 · clause law-x-92f5a863

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Play is stopped, and the player is removed from the fieldreferee

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