Interacting with Match Officials at Halftime

When to Report

  • When a Technical Staff member approaches a Match Official at halftime.

  • Regardless of whether the incident was friendly or not.

When NOT to Report

  • When it involves a player.

  • When the official approaches the staff member.

  • When the interaction occurs at a period other than halftime.

  • When the staff member approaches the official to make a substitution or discuss player health issue.


When to take Photos/Videos

  • When it occurs in the tunnel areas out of view of the field cameras.

  • When filming won’t agitate the incident.