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Footballers who cover their mouths could be sent off following IFAB meeting

Football's lawmaking body IFAB has discussed the plans in an effort to help eradicate racist abuse

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Football lawmakers plan crackdown on player protests and covering mouth on field

Football's lawmakers on Saturday backed a review to bring in rules to stop players walking off the pitch if they disagree with a referee's decision and also covering their mouth when confronting opponents during matches.

Radio France Internationale

Football’s rulemakers to launch review of VAR and plan for Vinícius law

The new rules are to be added before the World Cup, with corners and second yellow cards now allowed to be checked

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VAR given more power by football lawmakers as key changes made ahead of World Cup

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a number of tweaks to the lawbook

The Independent UK

MLS’s experimental rule changes that cut time-wasting, sped up play are going global

Soccer’s international rule-making body is widely expected to adopt the timed substitution rule and the off-field treatment rule, both first implemented by MLS

The Guardian - US

Football lawmakers consider new rules for World Cup in bid to cut down on time-wasting

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) wants to limit time-wasting at this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Six new VAR rules fans will love and hate as IFAB propose time-limits and more reviews

Changes to VAR and new time limits are part of the new regulations proposed by football's law-makers, IFAB

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VARs will intervene on second yellows and corners after football law changes

Football’s law-making body has backed plans to extend the use of VAR, allowing it to intervene on second yellow cards and the awarding of corners

The Guardian - UK

Ifab rule change could allow VAR to adjudicate on corners at 2026 World Cup

Ifab is exploring the possibility of allowing tournaments to run their own trials of new rules, which could lead to VAR being used to adjudicate on corner kicks at next summer’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Man City Antics Could Be Quashed by Radical New Rule Change

Manchester City are hardly the only side guilty of a specific time-wasting offence which could be stamped out next year.

Sports Illustrated

Major Soccer Rule Changes Under Consideration Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The new tactical trend in the Premier League could be quashed by one of the proposed law changes.

Sports Illustrated

Shamrock Rovers’ long, slow stumble towards League of Ireland title glory

In today’s Football Daily: The champions-elect who have already missed three chances to seal the title

The Guardian - UK

Long-throw trend prompts Ifab to consider time limit for taking throw-ins

Football’s lawmakers are considering taking action against the most fashionable trend in the game: long throws

The Guardian - UK

Why were snoods banned in football?

Neck-warming snoods were briefly popular among Premier League players in the 2010s - until they were outlawed

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The Independent UK

Ifab to discuss key VAR change for red cards and new time-wasting rules

Proposals will be discussed by football lawmakers next week including whether VAR could be used to determine second yellow cards

The Independent UK

Football authorities consider changes to throw-ins and corners in latest rule update

A new rule was introduced for goalkeepers this season

The National (Scotland)

Real reason Rangers were awarded 'harsh' penalty vs Alloa as IFAB law laid bare

The real reason Rangers were awarded a penalty against Alloa Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup last night has been revealed.

The Independent UK

Premier League referees to crack down on holding in penalty area

Officials will consider whether there is a clear impact on the opponent’s ability to play or challenge for the ball

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The Independent UK

Premier League referees could wear body cameras this season after Ifab approval

The cameras were trialled at the Club World Cup in the United States

Sports Illustrated

The New Soccer Laws IFAB Are Considering Bringing in Next Season

There could be two major rule changes implemented before the 2026 World Cup.

The Independent UK

Why Beth Mead had to retake her penalty in England’s dramatic Euro 2025 shootout win over Spain

The double touch rule was changed after a controversial moment in the men’s Champions League last season

The Guardian - UK

Premier League holds talks with Ifab over plans to introduce Ref Cams next season

Footage has been used at the Club World Cup for instant replays and could be trialled during pre-season pending approval

The Guardian - UK

‘Suited and booted’? Club World Cup lands in a furnace of political tension

In today’s Football Daily: Gianni Infantino’s fever dream is finally upon us

The Guardian - UK

Offside law changed after Swedish third-tier club’s pressure pays off

A Swedish third-tier side have changed the laws of football after their ‘gentle persistence’ in exploring an offside loophole forced officials to act

Sports Illustrated

UEFA Enforces New Champions League Rule Change After Real Madrid Controversy

After Julián Alvarez's penalty was disallowed against Real Madrid, the IFAB issued a new Champions League rule for penalty shootouts.

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