The laws state that a player shall be sent off if he uses foul, insulting and abusive language or gestures. Using XXXX in certain places may be the normal culture or life style and the use of words or gesture may be acceptable to certain countries but the manner it is being spelt or shown may be interpreted in the opinion of the referee, as insulting or abusive. This, the laws demand the referee to take strong action of sending out the player concerned. Officials may also be removed from the bench if they show behaviors of irresponsibility during the match.
Can player be shown the red card during the half time interval or immediately after the match? Yes, the discretionary power of the referee permits him to show the card (yellow or red) during this period. While walking out to the changing room during half time interval or immediately after the whistle, if a player shows by word or action in a manner foul, insulting or abusing towards the opponents, match officials or any other people, he may be sent off or the misconduct be reported if the security of the referee is at stake.
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