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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

A defending player (Team A) bites an attacking player (Team B) inside the penalty area when the ball is in play. What is the referee’s decision?

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THE DECISION

The referee stops play and awards a penalty kick to Team B. The defending player (Team A) must be sent off (red card).

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