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LAW 11 · Offside · 2026/27

A free kick is awarded for an offside offence. A player kicks the free kick directly into the opponents’ goal. What is the referee’s decision?

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THE DECISION

If an offside offence occurs, the referee awards an indirect free kick. A goal cannot be scored directly from an indirect free kick; a goal kick is awarded to the opponents.

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