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Under the Laws of the Game, what is a 'professional foul', a term commonly used though not an official law phrase, generally referring to?
CORRECT ANSWER
A deliberate foul to stop a promising attack or goalscoring opportunity
'Professional foul' is a commonly used (though not official) term for a deliberate foul committed to stop a promising attack or clear goalscoring opportunity, typically punished with a card.
ALL OPTIONS
AAny foul committed by a professional player
BA foul committed only by a goalkeeper
โA deliberate foul to stop a promising attack or goalscoring opportunity
DA foul that results in no card at all
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