FIFA Disciplinary Code

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Article 48

Violence

1. A player who deliberately assaults someone, but without harming him physically or damaging his health, will be suspended for at least two matches. An offi cial who commits such an infringement will be suspended for at least four matches.

2 If a person assaults someone by spitting at him, he will be suspended for at least six matches.

3 In any case, the body will also impose a fi ne amounting to at least CHF 5,000. In the case of tournaments with an age limit, the fi ne can be reduced appropriately.