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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

When a corner kick is taken, a defending team player is closer than 9.15 m from the corner arc and interferes with the player who is taking the kick. What is the correct decision?

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THE DECISION

The corner kick is retaken, unless the referee plays advantage (if such an opportunity arises). The defending team player is cautioned (yellow card) for failing to respect the required distance.

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