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.

2. Recidivism counts as an aggravating circumstance.

3. Recidivism in doping matters is subject to the rules of the FIFA Anti-Doping Regulations. Offences II.