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Practical guidelines for match officialsPenalty kick·Page 221, 2026/27 edition

Penalty kick

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Where there are AARs, the AAR must be positioned at the intersection of the goal line and the goal area and the AR is positioned in line with the penalty mark.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 221 · clause law-x-aca2be67

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