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FIFA bars gambling ads on referee shirts and VAR review areas

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FIFA has reminded member associations that gambling advertising is prohibited on match officials’ shirts and in video operations rooms and referee review areas. Its rules also cover related banners shown during on-field reviews and prohibit certain other advertising, including where a shared sponsor creates a conflict with either team.

The reminder sets advertising limits that gambling operators and their football partners must observe in competitions under member associations’ jurisdictions.

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