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VAR, sin bins and protecting referees: Every major law change discussed at IFAB meeting

VAR could soon have greater responsibilities, if IFAB's proposed law changes are approved in March

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Exeter’s Rob Baxter urges football law-makers to be careful over sin-bins trial

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has supported the move following a successful implementation in the grassroots game.

The Independent UK

Jamie Carragher and John Terry divide opinion on sin bin trial in football: ‘I don’t like it’

A trial of sin bins could be brought to higher levels after a successful period at grassroots

The Independent UK

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Sin bins should be trialled in professional football after success at grassroots level, says governing body

IFAB board members also supported a proposed trial whereby only the team captain may approach the referee in certain major game situations

The Independent UK

Sin-bins to be trialled at higher levels of football after grassroots success

The use of sin-bins is to be expanded in football, part of a series of measures designed to help protect referees from abuse

The Guardian - UK

Football to trial sin bins in crackdown on bad behaviour

IFAB meeting leads to major new proposal after 'successful' grassroots trial

Evening Standard

VAR powers could be extended as IFAB meet in London for talks

VAR could be allowed to make decisions over corners, free-kicks and yellow cards

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Player behaviour towards referees tops agenda at meeting of game’s lawmakers

The IFAB is meeting at a Heathrow hotel on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Why I was wrong about VAR and what needs to change - Jonny McFarlane

VAR was in the headlines again this week after Scott McTominay had an effort disallowed against Spain.

The National (Scotland)

Lawmakers could allow audio between referees and VARs to be available live

Playing out the conversation between referees and VARs live is currently banned under the laws of football.

The National (Scotland)

Swedish club contact Ifab after finding loophole in offside law

Torns IF have revealed their discussions with Ifab after raising the issue of the loophole they discovered in the offside law

The Guardian - UK

Rangers vs Celtic referee watch as Don Robertson's performance analysed

The whistler took charge of his second derby fixture after officiating his first game last season.

The National (Scotland)

New added time approach here to stay – Premier League referee chief Howard Webb

Referees in competitions worldwide have been instructed by the game’s lawmakers to more accurately measure time lost to stoppages.

The Independent UK

Former Sounder Jimmy Gabriel had CTE. His family is pushing for head safety in soccer.

TUKWILA, Wash. — Jimmy Gabriel told the best stories.

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Daily Mirror

Premier League refs' chief Howard Webb wants VAR change that fans have been calling for

Fans of Premier League clubs could soon to granted access to listen to conversations between referees and the VAR hub in Stockley Park as Howard Webb pushes for changes

The Independent UK

European Football Board calls on UEFA to issue new guidelines on handball

Interpretation of the handball law continues to be one of the most contentious areas of the game.

ABC News

Grey Wiggle's goal-line tactics could be phased out after IFAB changes penalty kick rules

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) have introduced a new law saying goalkeepers can no longer "unfairly distract" penalty takers.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool legend can't understand major rule change and responds to being called a 'jackass' by Andrea Pirlo

EXCLUSIVE: Jerzy Dudek has his say on new rules regarding penalty kicks that would have been bad news for him in Istanbul, and reveals all about Liverpool's famous penalty shoot-out win over AC Milan

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Football London

Major change to penalty rules that Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham must be aware of next season

Huge changes are being made to the laws of the game that will give penalty-takers a further advantage over goalkeepers in high-pressure situations during matches

Liverpool Echo

Big change to penalty rules that Everton and Liverpool must be wary of next season

Changes are being made to the laws of the game that will give penalty-takers a further advantage

The Independent UK

FIFPRO boss: Leagues and player unions should be in charge of concussion rules

A trial of temporary concussion substitutes was again rejected by the IFAB last Saturday.

The Independent UK

Wife of Dave Watson ‘cannot fathom’ rejection of temporary concussion subs

IFAB declined to approve a trial of the new measure in the English, French and American leagues.

The Independent UK

Headway: Temporary concussion subs trial snub makes lawmakers lose ‘credibility’

IFAB confirmed the decision to reject a trial in the Premier League, Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer at its annual general meeting in London.

The Independent UK

Fifa accused of failing players after rejection of temporary concussion subs trial

Brain injury charity Headway said The International Football Association Board are losing ‘credibility’ by not approving a trial of the rule in the Premier League

Daily Mirror

Premier League set for 100-minute matches like those seen at 2022 Qatar World Cup

Football lawmakers are expected to extend the number of minutes added on at the end of games in the Premier League following Gianni Infantino's Ifab press conference

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