Article 49
Misconduct Against Match Officials
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 official (subject to art. 53, 54 and 57-60);
b) at least six months for assaulting (elbowing, punching, kicking etc.) a match official;
c) at least 12 months for spitting at a match official.
2. A fine may also be imposed in all cases.
3. The right is reserved to punish an infringement in accordance with art. 77 a).