English soccer authorities have introduced a series of disciplinary measures to improve the behavior of players, managers and fans at all levels of the game next season, several governing bodies said in a joint statement on Monday.
Under the new framework, match officials will have more power to act against unacceptable behavior, while captains will be "expected to take responsibility for their teammates" and promote fair play and respect towards match officials.
Incidents in which multiple players confront or invade the personal space of match officials will result in at least one player receiving a card, with the FA reserving the right to take further action against the offending club.
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