Winds of change at last bringing tidings of long awaited reform to archaic laws.
Referees will be assisted by video replays for the first time by next year in trials approved on saturday as Gianni Infantino started his FIFA presidency by advancing technological innovation in soccer.
The use of video will be restricted to referees ruling whether a goal has been scored, a penalty should be awarded and a player should be sent off or in cases of mistaken identity.
Other decisions by IFAB include experiments with a fourth substitution …..
From June 1, there be will a change to the so-called “triple punishment” rule where a player can make a challenge that results in a penalty kick, a red card and suspension. IFAB said players should now be cautioned unless they are holding, pushing or pulling an opponent, not attempting to play the ball or for serious foul play and violent conduct.
IFAB also approved a complete revision of the laws of soccer to address anomalies and inconsistencies. From June, the ball can move in any direction from kickoff and players can be treated on the field if they are injured by a challenge that is punished by a yellow or red card.
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