Ifab, fifas top referee body, will Put important changes in force The game could get faster and fairer from next season.
One of the big changes is for goalkeepers. If a goalkeeper lasts the ball for more than eight seconds, the other team gets a corner chicken instead of an indirect free kick. The referees will count the seconds with their hands.
The offside rule is still being checked, but now the decisions of Var are published, which means that fans and players are able to see and hear the reasons for the decision of the referee.
A new rule will also prevent players from suppressing themselves through the referees. Only the team captain may contact them in certain situations, hoping to improve communication and reduce arguments between players and civil servants.
The neutral dropball rule also changes. When the game is stopped when the ball is outside the Penalty Area, the ball is dropped for the team that had or would have had. If it is not clear, it goes to the team that has last touched.
FIFA has also made a rule as to when the players touch the ball from the ball. If a team officer or player who is not on the field touches the ball, the other team gets an indirect free kick. There are no red cards unless there was intention to interfere.
In the FIFA Club 2025 World championship In the United States, referees will make announcements for speakers according to Var -Scheck. This will give fans a clearer idea of
FIFA also tests body cameras for referees. After a good feedback from experiments in some high-ranking games, they will be used at the upcoming World Cup. The cameras help with training and could improve the referee standards.
After “Wenger’s Law”, ifab also decided to search for competitions to carry out additional offside attempts that promote the attack on football. Therefore, the law is still examined.
