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LAW 12 · Fouls and Misconduct · 2026/27

A player, standing in own penalty area, uses offensive language against an opponent. What is the sanction? How is play restarted and why?

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THE DECISION

The offender will be sent off (RC). The referee will award an indirect free kick to the opposing team where the offence occurred (i.e. where the offender was standing). All verbal offences are penalised with an indirect free kick.

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