International Football Association Board

“Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force or endangers the safety of an opponent is guilty of serious foul play,”

International Football Association Board · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-06

The IFAB states under Law 12 that any player who lunges at an opponent with excessive force is guilty of serious foul play.