Basic Rules
Officials are expected to be aware of the importance of their function and concomitant obligations and responsibilities. Their conduct shall reflect the fact that they support and further the principles and objectives of FIFA, the confederations, associations, leagues and clubs in every way and refrain from anything that could be harmful to these aims and objectives. They shall respect the sanctity of their allegiance to FIFA, the confederations, associations, leagues and clubs. Officials shall show commitment to an ethical attitude while fulfilling their task. They shall pledge to behave in a dignified manner. They shall behave and act with complete credibility and integrity. Officials may not abuse their position as part of their function in any way, especially to take advantage of their function for private aims or gains. Article