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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

A player falls to the ground in the middle of the field and pretends to have been fouled (simulation). The ball remains on the field and the referee stops play. What is the correct decision?

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THE DECISION

The player is cautioned (yellow card) for unsporting behaviour and an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

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