Article 98
Interruption
1. Time limits are interrupted:
a) from 20 December to 5 January inclusive;
b) during the period starting two (2) days before FIFA Congresses up to two (2) days after;
c) during the period starting two (2) days before the FIFA World Cup™ fi nal competition up to two (2) days after except for facts arising during the fi nal competition and facts which occurred before but which may have repercussions on the fi nal competition.
2. In certain circumstances, the special procedures may apply.