Body discusses rule changes to cut time-wasting and expand VAR use

A panel from Ifab, the international body responsible for the official rules of football, announced this Tuesday (28) that it discussed new measures to combat time-wasting and expand the use of VAR.

The discussion took place virtually and covered various topics, but focused on improving the pace of matches and reducing the time of interruptions.

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For example, the possibility of having a "countdown" for goal kicks and throw-ins was discussed, similar to what already happens with goalkeeper ball releases.

Additionally, it was debated whether VAR should have the ability to intervene when a second yellow card, leading to expulsion, is incorrectly applied.

Currently, the video assistant can only recommend the review of incidents that result in a direct red card.

The Ifab panel also assessed that the tests of the practice allowing only team captains to interact with the referee were successful.

In a statement, the body indicated that it will recommend that this guidance, instead of being optional, becomes part of the football rules.

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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