Player's kitPlayer's kit
What is the players’ kit in football/soccer?
What happens if…
The referee may decide to allow the game to take place.
The game can take place.
The game can take place.
The game can take place.
The clothing/equipment must be changed.
The incorrect or dangerous equipment/accessory must be removed before they can play.
The player must leave the pitch and remove the incorrect or dangerous equipment/accessory (it is not necessary to stop play). Once the equipment/accessory has been removed and the player has been checked by a match official, the player must wait for a signal from the referee before coming back onto the pitch. If they come back without permission, they are shown a yellow card and an indirect free kick is awarded to the other team (or a direct free kick or penalty kick if they interfere with play).
