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Manuel Neuer was denied the ball by a PSG ball boy during the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich last night at the Parc des Princes 🥹

The disrespect from the ball boy.

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Any offence by a player against a ball boy or ball girl must result in the appropriate disciplinary sanction. The player is disciplined according to the offence and may be:
➡ warned
➡ cautioned (yellow card) for unsporting behaviour
➡ sent off (red card) for violent conduct, spitting, or offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or action(s)

The player must be sanctioned even if the offence is committed when the ball is out of play.

Example: A player leaves the field of play to take a throw-in and pushes a ball boy to retrieve the ball.

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A free kick or penalty kick can only be awarded for offences committed:
✅ when the ball is in play
✅ against a match official, or someone on the team lists (a player, substitute or team official).

A ball boy/ball girl is not named on the team list and is considered an ‘outside agent’, therefore, if the offence is committed by a player against them:

1️⃣ when the ball is out of play – play is restarted according to the previous decision (e.g. a throw-in)

2️⃣ when the ball is in play* – play is restarted with a dropped ball (as described in Law 8)

This restart applies to both verbal and physical offences committed inside or outside the field of play (assuming that the offending player was legally off the field e.g. to receive medical treatment, change equipment, etc.).

3️⃣ when the ball is in play* after the player has previously left the field of play without the referee’s permission – play is restarted with an indirect free kick

The free kick is awarded for the offence of leaving the field of play without the referee’s permission and is taken from the point on the boundary line where the player left the field.

*In principle, the referee is not obliged to stop play (immediately) and should consider the following:
➡ severity of the offence
➡ current situation on the field
➡ interference with play

Football is passion

DOGSO OUTSIDE THE PA ⚽🟥

✅ Definition (Law 12)

A player commits a DOGSO offence when they deny an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards goal, usually by a foul punishable by a free kick or penalty, outside the penalty area this is always a direct free kick + RED CARD (unless the offence is inside the PA with an attempt to play the ball).

Because the incident is outside the penalty area, there is no “attempt to play the ball mitigation” → RED CARD always if DOGSO is confirmed.

DOGSO Considerations – The 4 Criteria (“4 Ds”)

To decide whether the situation is DOGSO, analyse these four essential elements:

1️⃣ Distance to Goal

How far is the attacker from the goal?

The closer → the more obvious the opportunity.

Long distance does not automatically negate DOGSO if space is open.

2️⃣ Distance to the Ball / Control

Does the attacker have control or the likelihood of gaining control?

Key question: Would the attacker have kept or gained possession if not fouled?

Unreachable or bouncing ball going away from the attacker → not DOGSO.

3️⃣ Direction of Play

The attacker must be moving towards the goal.

If running directly away, wide, or towards the corner → usually not DOGSO.

Slight diagonal movement is acceptable if still generally toward goal.

4️⃣ Number and Position of Defenders

Is the attacker isolated?

Consider:

Nearest defender

Recovery speed

Goalkeeper’s position

If no defenders able to challenge before a shot → DOGSO.

If another defender is close enough to intervene → normally SPA (yellow).

DOGSO Decision Process

Step 1: Identify the foul

Must be a foul punishable by a free kick.

Step 2: Apply the 4 DOGSO considerations

All should point to an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

Step 3: Confirm location

Outside PA → RED CARD (no mitigation for attempt to play ball).

Step 4: Show red card and restart with direct free kick

Common Examples (Outside PA)

Example 1 – Attacker through on goal, last defender holds the shirt

sportsmanship

Whether a player agrees with a decision or not, the ‘spirit’ of the game requires that every player respects the referee, other match officials, and the opponents.

Clapping in reaction to a decision is visible to other participants and spectators, and it may negatively impact the overall atmosphere on the field of play and the image of the game, and shows a lack of respect.

When should the referee take disciplinary action for such behaviour?

PROTESTING AGAINST THE DECISION

An initial, instinctive, non-exaggerated expression of disagreement, objection or complaint is usually accepted by the referee as a natural reaction.

Clapping against a decision sarcastically is usually a clear example of ‘dissent by action’, but in some circumstances it may be ‘unsporting behaviour’ – in both cases it is punished with a caution (yellow card, YC).

SUPPORT FOR THE DECISION

If a player claps to show that they agree with the match official’s decision, the referee should consider the specific circumstances before deciding whether a sanction is needed.

Example 1

A defender commits a foul that interferes with a promising attack, so the referee stops play and cautions the defender. The fouled player gets up and claps, as they expected this decision.

Decision: usually no card for the clapping player (if their initial reaction is meant to applaud the decision, and not directed at the opponent) but if it is sarcastic then a caution (YC) would result.

Example 2

After several offences by Team A that have been missed or not punished, the referee takes disciplinary action and a Team B player claps the referee.

Decision: a YC can be justified if the Team B player claps sarcastically to indicate that the referee has ‘finally’ noticed the offence or taken the appropriate action.

Example 3

After the referee awards a free kick against Team A, a Team B player claps in front of (or in the direction of) the opponent to taunt them or provoke the opposing team.

Decision: a YC may be issue

Whether a player agrees with a decision or not, the ‘spirit’ of the game requires that every player respects the referee, other match officials, and the opponents.

Clapping in reaction to a decision is visible to other participants and spectators, and it may negatively impact the overall atmosphere on the field of play and the image of the game, and shows a lack of respect.

When should the referee take disciplinary action for such behaviour?

PROTESTING AGAINST THE DECISION

An initial, instinctive, non-exaggerated expression of disagreement, objection or complaint is usually accepted by the referee as a natural reaction.

Clapping against a decision sarcastically is usually a clear example of ‘dissent by action’, but in some circumstances it may be ‘unsporting behaviour’ – in both cases it is punished with a caution (yellow card, YC).

SUPPORT FOR THE DECISION

If a player claps to show that they agree with the match official’s decision, the referee should consider the specific circumstances before deciding whether a sanction is needed.

Example 1

A defender commits a foul that interferes with a promising attack, so the referee stops play and cautions the defender. The fouled player gets up and claps, as they expected this decision.

Decision: usually no card for the clapping player (if their initial reaction is meant to applaud the decision, and not directed at the opponent) but if it is sarcastic then a caution (YC) would result.

Example 2

After several offences by Team A that have been missed or not punished, the referee takes disciplinary action and a Team B player claps the referee.

Decision: a YC can be justified if the Team B player claps sarcastically to indicate that the referee has ‘finally’ noticed the offence or taken the appropriate action.

Example 3

After the referee awards a free kick against Team A, a Team B player claps in front of (or in the direction of) the opponent to taunt them or provoke the opposing team.

Decision: a YC may be issue

BREAKING NEWS!!!

The organising committee of Bor Interpayam Football Tournament led by Akuei Peter Thiong in collaboration with Liberty Media will unveil VAR services in today's fourth outing of the tournament between the Lions of Baidit Payam and Nile Pirates, Kolnyang Payam.

This great move raises bar on efficiency, accuracy and quality of the competition. Special thanks to the organising committee and Liberty Media for working closely to provide suitable environment for sports and social development.

The tournament is proudly sponsored by Ladder Forwarders Co. LTD 😍

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