The decision to make permanent concussion substitutes part of the Laws of the Game, taken by The IFAB at its 138th Annual General Meeting, was based on extensive medical research and out of concern for the welfare of the players. “I think we’re not afraid to take on responsibilities and …
Read More »The IFAB approves permanent concussion substitutes!
The IFAB approved several changes to and clarifications of the Laws of the Game relating to players in relation to permanent concussion substitutes, player equipment, fouls and misconduct, and penalty kicks during its 138th Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted by the Scottish Football Association at Loch Lomond, Scotland. Trials confirmed Detailed …
Read More »IFAB releases Football Rules guide!
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has issued a new document that simplifies the Laws of the Game. Designed to make the Laws easier to understand, Football Rules uses more straightforward language and a simpler structure than the official Laws of the Game book. The new document is the perfect …
Read More »VAR decision communications trials confirmed by The IFAB!
At its 137th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in London today, The IFAB approved a number of changes and clarifications to the Laws of the Game and confirmed the decision taken at the recent Annual Business Meeting (ABM) to trial the broadcasting of video assistant referee (VAR) review decisions in-stadium …
Read More »The IFAB permanently approves five-substitute option in top-level competitions!
At its 136th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Doha, Qatar, The IFAB ratified the changes and clarifications to the Laws of the Game 2022/23 which will come into effect on July 1, 2022. The AGM, chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and attended by representatives from FIFA, The FA, …
Read More »Recommendation on permanent five-substitute option supported at IFAB Annual Business Meeting!
A key decision in relation to players’ well-being was taken at today’s Annual Business Meeting (ABM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB). Namely, it was agreed that a recommendation should be presented to The IFAB’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in March 2022 with a view to permanently extending …
Read More »IFAB advisory panels recommend making five-substitute option permanent!
Various key footballing matters and proposals for potential Law changes were the focus of discussions at today’s FIFA-chaired virtual meeting of The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), at which particular attention was devoted to the temporary amendment to Law 3 – The Players. In May 2021, due to the …
Read More »FIFA denies testing of new rules & regulations!
FIFA would like to clarify the erroneous reports circulating in the media in recent days regarding FIFA’s alleged intention to trial experimental changes to the Laws of the Game at a youth tournament played in the Netherlands. FIFA can confirm that there is currently no intention to trial any of …
Read More »Five-substitute option extended until December 2022 in response to ongoing COVID-19 impact!
During an ordinary meeting of The IFAB Board of Directors held by videoconference today, the members agreed to extend the temporary amendment to Law 3 – The Players, which affords competition organisers the option of allowing teams to use up to five substitutes per match, for all top-level competitions scheduled to be …
Read More »The IFAB clarifies handball Law & confirms decision on concussion substitute trials!
Clarification of the handball Law and confirmation concerning the launch of concussion substitute trials were the main outcomes of the 135th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB), which was held today by videoconference. Various changes and clarifications to the Laws of the Game were agreed at …
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