Football lawmakers make changes to the rules of the game. 7 new laws

Including decisions that put an end to arbitration issues that arise when touched

Targets marked with the help of one hand or one arm, even inadvertently, will be removed starting next season, in accordance with the decision made by football lawmakers to significantly change the rules. rules of the game to the round.

At its annual general meeting in Aberdeen, in northern Scotland, the IFAB board decided to "amend" certain laws, including resolutions to end the arbitrariness of arbitration when the ball is deliberately touched. .

A statement from the IAF indicated that the Council had decided to define more precisely the fact of touching the ball in the hand, especially in cases where the touch of the ball was considered as involuntary or accidental.

For example, the goal scored by hand and arm will not be calculated, even if it is accidental, and the target will not be calculated by indirectly receiving the ball or arm.

Another change adopted by IAB is the ability to switch players from the nearest line of contact instead of going to the technical area in the middle of the field to prevent players from wasting time.

Other technical amendments to the football laws include the possibility of refereeing yellow and red cards for club and team members because of a foul, not just a fault. verbal expulsion.

The goalkeeper has also been able to pass the ball to his teammates from within the penalty area and he should not leave the area as before.

Other changes to the rules include: giving preference to the goalkeeper by placing one foot on the line during the penalty kick, not both feet as usual, and punishing the players on the defense wall in case of fault.

The last amendment concerns the referee who will not be considered a player: the referee can stop playing and drop the ball when he hits the ball or touches it.

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Including decisions that put an end to arbitration issues that arise when touched

Targets marked with the help of one hand or one arm, even inadvertently, will be removed starting next season, in accordance with the decision made by football lawmakers to significantly change the rules. rules of the game to the round.

At its annual general meeting in Aberdeen, in northern Scotland, the IFAB board decided to "amend" certain laws, including resolutions to end the arbitrariness of arbitration when the ball is deliberately touched. .

A statement from the IAF indicated that the Council had decided to define more precisely the fact of touching the ball in the hand, especially in cases where the touch of the ball was considered as involuntary or accidental.

For example, the goal scored by hand and arm will not be calculated, even if it is accidental, nor will the target be calculated by indirectly receiving the ball or arm.

Another change adopted by IAB is the ability to switch players from the nearest line of contact instead of going to the technical area in the middle of the field to prevent players from wasting time.

Other technical amendments to the football laws include the possibility of refereeing yellow and red cards for club and team members because of a foul, not just a fault. verbal expulsion.

The goalkeeper has also been able to pass the ball to his teammates from within the penalty area and he should not leave the area as before.

Other changes to the rules include: giving preference to the goalkeeper by placing one foot on the line during the penalty kick, not both feet as usual, and punishing the players on the defense wall in case of fault.

The last amendment concerns the referee who will not be considered a player: the referee can stop playing and drop the ball when he hits the ball or touches it.