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Time after time: World Cup’s record match durations after new Fifa directive
A Fifa directive to referees to include all ‘unnatural lost time’ is leading to record match durations at the Qatar World Cup, with England’s win against Iran lasting a record 117 minutes
www.theguardian.com
Record breaking match lengths - prescribed by FIFA and Collina.
Problem is, at grassroots, we have 5, 10, 15 min turnaround time - and normal 4/5 mins eats into that. We already have leagues where we only play exceptional added time like serious injury.
It means the top of the game is closer to having it’s own laws - and until then, grassroots refs will get it in the neck.