FIFA have released the Agenda for 126th International Board meeting to take place in March. There are a few interesting points on the agenda, however Im not sure how many of these will be approved.
One of the main things is a fourth sub maybe used duirng extra time. An interesting idea, however can we make sure its not a defender! Also if a player uses tape on his socks, it has to be the same colour as the sock!
One addition, which I think is a good idea is if a goal is scored direct from a drop ball there is now provision for this.
FIFA want to remove blatant from the law on hand ball so will now read "deliberately handles the ball to prevent an opponent gaining possession"
There are some other tweaks to the law such as placemat of advertising boards. Also the annual review of goal line tech. I am interested to see if the vanishing spray gets approved. I really cant see what issues there will be with that.
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One of the main things is a fourth sub maybe used duirng extra time. An interesting idea, however can we make sure its not a defender! Also if a player uses tape on his socks, it has to be the same colour as the sock!
One addition, which I think is a good idea is if a goal is scored direct from a drop ball there is now provision for this.
- If a dropped ball is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal kick is awarded
- If a dropped ball is kicked directly into the teams’ own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team
FIFA want to remove blatant from the law on hand ball so will now read "deliberately handles the ball to prevent an opponent gaining possession"
There are some other tweaks to the law such as placemat of advertising boards. Also the annual review of goal line tech. I am interested to see if the vanishing spray gets approved. I really cant see what issues there will be with that.
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