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Players are
the most important people in the sport. Playing for the team, and
for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But
not winning at any cost - Fair Play and respect for all others in
the game is fundamentally important.
This Code
focuses on players involved in top-class football. Nevertheless, the
key concepts in the Code are valid for players at all levels
Obligations
towards the game
A player
should:
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Make every effort
to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill,
technique, tactics and stamina.
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Give maximum
effort and strive for the best possible performance during a
game, even if his team is in a position where the desired
result has already been achieved.
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Set a positive
example for others, particularly young players and
supporters.
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Avoid all forms
of gamesmanship, and time wasting.
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Always have
regard to the best interests of the game, including where
publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any
particular aspect of it, including others involved in the
game.
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Not use
inappropriate language.
Obligations towards
one's own team
A player
should:
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Make every effort
consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help
his own team win.
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Resist any
influence, which might, or might be seen to, bring into
question his commitment to the team winning.
Respect for the
Laws of the Game and competition rules
A player
should:
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Know and abide by
the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition
rules.
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Accept success
and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
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Resist any
temptation to take banned substances or use banned
techniques.
Respect towards
Opponents
A player
should:
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Treat opponents
with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of
the game.
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Safeguard the
physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough
play, and help injured opponents.
Respect towards the
Match Officials
A player
should:
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Accept the
decisions of the Match Official without protest.
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Avoid words or
actions, which may mislead a Match Official.
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Show due respect
towards Match Officials.
Respect towards
Team Officials
A player
should:
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Abide by the
instructions of his Coach and Team Officials, provided they
do not contradict the spirit of this code.
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Show due respect
towards the Team Officials of the opposition.
Obligations
towards the Supporters
A player
should:
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Show due respect
to the interests of supporters.
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