FIFA Disciplinary Code

1. Proceedings are opened by the secretariat of the Disciplinary Committee:

a) on the basis of match officials’ reports;

b) where a protest has been lodged;

c) at the request of the FIFA Council;

d) at the request of the Ethics Committee;

e) on the basis of a report filed by FIFA TMS;

f) on the basis of article 15 of this Code;

g) on the basis of documents received from a public authority;

h) ex officio.

2. Any person or body may report conduct that he or it considers incompatible with the regulations of FIFA to the FIFA judicial bodies. Such complaints shall be made in writing.