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LAW 8 · The Start and Restart of Play · 2026/27

During the match, while the ball is in play, a coach (Team A) enters the technical area of the opposing team and attempts to strike the opposing coach (Team B). The referee stops play to deal with this situation. What is the correct decision?

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THE DECISION

The coach of Team A is sent off (red card). Play is restarted with a dropped ball (as outlined in Law 8).

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