The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has officially introduced an important amendment regarding the time allowed for goalkeepers to retain possession of the ball, extending this limit from 6 seconds to 8 seconds. This new rule, which will come into effect from the 2025/26 season, marks a significant shift in how the game is played... Continue Reading →
'Dibu' Martinez was not sent off by the referee despite being penalized with a yellow card in the first half and a second during the penalty shootout. 'Dibu' Martinez was the main protagonist of Aston Villa's qualification to the semi-finals of the Conference League after saving two penalties against Lille in the final penalty shootout of a match that... Continue Reading →
The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, recently made headlines by dismissing the notion of introducing blue cards in football, a topic that has been the center of attention in recent months. Last month, The Telegraph reported that the International Football Association Board (IFAB) was considering the implementation of blue cards into the game, potentially as early... Continue Reading →
The introduction of blue cards by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) marks a significant development in football regulations. The implementation of sin bins, allowing referees to send off players for 10 minutes for dissent or cynical fouls, is poised to bring about a transformative change in the game. The possibility of including a provision... Continue Reading →
The incident involving the controversial handball penalty awarded against Newcastle in their match against PSG has sparked widespread debate and scrutiny. The VAR official, Tomasz Kwiatkowski, who was involved in the decision-making process, has faced criticism and has since been stood down from his scheduled game. During the match, Kwiatkowski called referee Szymon Marciniak to... Continue Reading →
At its Annual Business Meeting (ABM) held in London on Tuesday, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) focused on measures aimed at improving participant behavior in football and increasing respect for match officials. It was agreed that sin bins, a disciplinary measure where players are temporarily removed from the game for dissent and specific tactical... Continue Reading →
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