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What happens if both teams refuse to take penalties?
If both teams refuse penalties, the refs will probably lose their minds and force a resolution somehow—games can't just hang in limbo.
In sports, penalties are rules enforcement tools to keep the game fair and moving. If both teams outright refuse to accept penalties, officials typically step up with stricter measures—like awarding points, suspending players, or even forfeiting the game. Referees don’t play by hold-your-breath hoping for cooperation; they do what it takes to end the farce and keep the sport legit.