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Question Number: 12852

Law 3 - Number of Players 5/18/2006

RE: All Age 1 Adult

Tamara of Sydney, NSW Australia asks...

Hi i was wondering if you could tell me how many officials a team is aloud in the technical area?

Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

IT will also depend on the association you are involved with. I believe it can range from coach, ast coach, trainer, equipment manager, first aid or doctor even stretcher bearers I seem to recall at the world cup up to 8 support staff along with players? Cheers



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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

As Mr. Dawson said this depends on the league. I have seen leagues where 3 coaches and a manager are allowed. The laws of the game do not specift this. As Always,



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