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Football Foul & Referee Gesture Translator

· Last updated：2026-07-29

Type a football foul in plain words ("handball in box", "tactical foul to break the counter", "indirect free kick signal") and get the IFAB 2025/26 law reference, restart (DFK/IFK/PK), card, referee signal, and a season yellow-card suspension forecast.

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What this tool helps you do

A linguistic front-end to the IFAB Laws of the Game 2025/26 (Law 12 + restart signals). Describe a foul or referee gesture in everyday language and the tool scores your phrase against a keyword-indexed rules table, then shows the matching law citation, the restart type (direct free kick, indirect free kick, penalty kick, dropped ball), the careless→reckless→excessive-force sanction ladder or the fixed sanction, and a small diagram of the official referee signal. It also forecasts yellow-card accumulation suspensions for major competitions (Premier League 5/10/15 tiers, La Liga, Serie A, UEFA Champions League, World Cup). Useful for fans, referee students, FIFA/eFootball players, and youth coaches.

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Key facts

Category
Education
Input types
textarea, select, number
Output type
html
Sample coverage
4
API ready
Yes

Overview

Describe a football foul or referee gesture in plain language and get a matching IFAB 2025/26 reference, restart type, card guidance, referee signal, and optional yellow-card accumulation forecast.

When to use

  • Identify the likely restart and sanction for a foul such as handball, a tactical foul, or a two-footed tackle.
  • Study Law 12 and official referee signals using everyday football terminology.
  • Check an optional yellow-card suspension forecast for a selected competition.

How it works

  1. 1Enter a plain-language description of the foul or referee gesture.
  2. 2Select the location when it affects the restart, such as inside or outside the penalty area.
  3. 3Optionally enter the player's current yellow-card total and select a competition.
  4. 4Review the matched law reference, restart, card guidance, referee signal, and accumulation forecast.

Use cases

  • Referee students can connect common foul descriptions with Law 12 references and official signals.
  • Fans and coaches can clarify whether an incident leads to a direct free kick, indirect free kick, or penalty kick.
  • Players can review yellow-card accumulation thresholds for selected major competitions.

Examples

1. Handball in the penalty area

Football fan

Background

A fan wants to understand the likely decision after a handball occurs inside the penalty area.

Problem

The restart and sanction are unclear from the phrase alone.

How to use

Enter "handball in the box" and select "Inside the box" for the location.

Outcome

The tool matches the Law 12 handball guidance, identifies a penalty kick, and shows the related card guidance and penalty-kick referee signal.

2. Tactical foul to stop a counter-attack

Youth coach

Background

A coach is reviewing a tactical foul used to break a counter-attack and wants to explain the decision to players.

Problem

The coach needs the relevant foul category, card guidance, and yellow-card accumulation context.

How to use

Enter "tactical foul to break counter", keep the location outside the box, enter 4 current yellow cards, and select the Premier League.

Outcome

The tool matches the unsporting-behaviour tactical-foul guidance, shows the yellow-card context and related DOGSO or persistent-offence rulings, and provides an accumulation forecast.

FAQ

What can I describe in the tool?

You can describe a football foul or referee gesture, such as handball in the box, a tactical foul, or an indirect free-kick signal.

Which rules does the tool reference?

It uses the IFAB Laws of the Game 2025/26, including Law 12 and restart signals.

What restart types can it show?

Results can include a direct free kick, indirect free kick, penalty kick, or dropped ball.

Can it identify card guidance?

Yes. It shows the relevant sanction guidance, including the careless, reckless, and excessive-force ladder or a fixed sanction.

Which competitions are available for yellow-card forecasts?

The options include the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, UEFA Champions League, and FIFA World Cup or Euros.

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