A player stops the progress of an opponent by physical contact. What action does the referee take?
The offending player is punished with a direct free kick for holding an opponent. 32. Is it permitted for a referee to show a red card to a substitute to indicate he must leave the technical area and go to the changing room, whether or not he has taken part in the match, for his use of offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures? Yes. All players, substitutes and substituted players come under the jurisdiction of the referee whether they are on the field of play or not. The use of the red card is to give a clear indication that a sanction is being issued. 33.
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