FIFA Disciplinary Code

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Article 41

Burden of Proof

1. The burden of proof regarding disciplinary infringements rests on the FIFA judicial bodies.

2. Any party claiming a right on the basis of an alleged fact shall carry the burden of proof of this fact. During the proceedings, the party shall submit all relevant facts and evidence of which the party is aware at that time, or of which the party should have been aware by exercising due care.

3. For anti-doping rule violations, the FIFA Anti-Doping Regulations apply.