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sports13 hours ago•7 min saved

VAR Expanded and Tempo Rules Set for World Cup

IFAB approved a broader VAR remit for the World Cup (including corners and wrong-team bookings) and introduced tempo measures to curb stoppages—countdowns on goal-kicks, throw-ins and substitutions, plus a 10-second rule for substitutes and a one-minute delay for players coming off injured. Changes take effect June 1 for the 2026-27 season, with trials planned on offside (Wenger’s daylight-offside in Canada) and other topics such as mouth-covering rules and DOGSO extensions to cover teammates. Some leagues, notably the Premier League, are expected to opt out of corner reviews. There are exemptions (goalkeepers unaffected, penalties and certain bookings), and a continued lack of consensus on tackling tactical timeouts.

via BBC|

#football-rules #ifab #sports

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Lions and Eagles Prepare for Week 11 Clash Amidst Strategic and Personal Stories

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell defends the legality of the 'tush push' play, emphasizing his belief in keeping physical plays in football and leaving the responsibility to stop it to the defense, as the team prepares to face the Eagles.

via NBC Sports|

#dan-campbell #football-rules #lions

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

NFL Addresses Tush-Push Play and Officiating Controversies

Nick Sirianni stated that the Eagles will coach the tush-push play the same way as always, emphasizing adherence to the rules and proper technique, especially after the NFL increased officiating scrutiny on the play following missed calls in a recent game.

via NBC Sports|

#eagles #football-rules #nfl-officiating

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

NFL Faces Scrutiny Over Tush Push Controversies and Officiating Issues

Dean Blandino, a former NFL official and current Fox analyst, expressed frustration with the 'tush push' play, which remains popular despite safety and officiating concerns. The play's future depends on league votes and safety data, with potential efforts to eliminate it by 2026 if enough teams and officials push for change.

via NBC Sports|

#dean-blandino #football-rules #nfl

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Big 12 penalizes officials for game errors in Kansas-Missouri match

The Big 12 Conference removed an officiating crew from its next assignment after an error during the Kansas vs. Missouri football game, where a punt was allowed on a free kick, violating NCAA rules. The incident involved Missouri's unusual kickoff due to a kicker injury, leading to a punt instead of a legal kick, which prompted the disciplinary action. The game also featured other controversial officiating decisions.

via KU Sports|

#big-12 #football-rules #kansas-missouri-game

sports9 months ago•4 min saved

Football penalty rules updated following recent controversies

The law regarding 'double touch' penalties in football has been amended so that if a player accidentally touches the ball twice during a penalty, the kick will now be retaken instead of disallowed, following a controversial decision involving Julian Alvarez's penalty in the Champions League.

via The New York Times|

#champions-league #football-rules #julian-alvarez

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Emiliano Martinez's Controversial Escape: Aston Villa vs Lille Analysis

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez received a second yellow card during a penalty shootout against Lille in the UEFA Conference League quarter-final but was not sent off due to a rule that does not carry warnings and cautions into penalties. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) states that warnings and cautions issued during the match are not carried forward into penalties. Martinez's initial booking for time-wasting was not carried over into the shootout, allowing him to continue and save a crucial spot-kick, ultimately sealing Villa's place in the semi-finals.

via The Athletic|

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