FIFA Disciplinary Code

1. Recidivism occurs if another offence of a similar nature and gravity is committed after notification of the previous decision within:

a) one year of the previous offence if that offence was sanctioned with a suspension of up to two matches;

b) two years of the previous offence if that offence related to order and security;

c) ten years of the previous offence if that offence related to match manipulation or corruption;

d) three years of the previous offence in all other cases.