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FIFA Article 27 Key Numbers

The rule at the center of the governance dispute, in four figures

Rule Cited: Article 27
Art. 27
FIFA Rule Invoked
Article 27 governs conduct and disciplinary standards, and its invocation here triggered the broader review process.
1 yr
Probationary Period
A one-year probationary window gives the committee time to monitor compliance before any further action is decided.
3
Min. Committee Quorum
At least three members must be present for any committee ruling on the matter to be considered valid.
2023
Article Renumbered
The rule was renumbered in the 2023 statute revision, which is part of why its exact scope has been disputed.