FIFA Disciplinary Code

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Article 42

Limitation Period for Prosecution

1. Infringements committed during a match may no longer be prose- cuted after a lapse of two years. As a general rule, other infringe- ments may not be prosecuted after a lapse of ten years.

2. Doping offences may not be prosecuted after eight years have elapsed.

3. Prosecution for corruption (cf. art.

62) is not subject to a limitation period.