Article 49
Misconduct Against Match Offi Cials
1. Including the automatic suspension incurred in accordance with art. 18 par. 4, the overall suspension imposed on any person receiving a direct red card shall be for:
a) at least four matches for unsporting conduct towards a match offi cial (subject to art. 53, 54 and 57-60);
b) at least six months for assaulting (elbowing, punching, kicking etc.) a match offi cial;
c) at least 12 months for spitting at a match offi cial.
30 2. A fi ne may also be imposed in all cases.
3. The right is reserved to punish an infringement in accordance with art. 84 a).