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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

A defending player kicks the ball which then accidentally touches their arm inside the penalty area. What is the correct decision?

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THE DECISION

It is not a handball offence as the contact is a consequence of the player deliberately playing the ball with another part of the body (against himself/herself). The referee will allow play to continue.

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