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Question Number: 18862Law 7 - Match Duration 4/23/2008RE: Adult JOHN JONES of HOLYHEAD, WALES asks...This question is a follow up to question 111 DOES THE BALL HAVE TO BE IN PLAY BEFORE THE REFEREE CAN BLOW THE FINAL WHISTLE? Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino No. The game is over when the referee decides it is and it doesn't matter if the ball is in play or not
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View Referee Keith Contarino profile Answer provided by Referee Steve Montanino No. Though it does seem to be the case in my playstation 3 video game of FIFA '08. In real life, the ball doesn't need to be in play.
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View Referee Steve Montanino profile Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson No! Although it is advisable to end play so the ball is nearby for a referee to retrieve. (o:
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View Referee Richard Dawson profile Answer provided by Referee Gene Nagy No.
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