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

A player plays the ball which then touches the referee (inside the penalty area), remains on the field of play and goes directly into the goal. What is the referee’s decision?

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THE DECISION

The goal is disallowed and play restarts with a dropped ball for the defending team goalkeeper in their penalty area.

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