FIFA Disciplinary Code

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Article 61

Forgery and Falsifi Cation

1. Anyone who, in football-related activities, forges a document or falsi- fi es an authentic document or uses a forged or falsifi ed document to deceive in legal relations will be sanctioned with a suspension of at least six matches.

2. If the perpetrator is an offi cial, the body will pronounce a ban on tak- ing part in any football-related activity for a period of at least twelve months.

3. A minimum fi ne of CHF 5,000 may also be pronounced.