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

Penalty kick

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The AR must be positioned at the intersection of the goal line and the penalty area.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 221 · clause law-x-f09a1732

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