The IFAB, which sets the laws of football, has agreed to make some big rule changes from July 1, with some adopted at the ...

Football Australia is pleased to announce two significant appointments to its Referees' Committee, further strengthening its commitment to world-class ...

It says the changes “marked a decisive and forward-looking development in ensuring that football remains fast, fair and dynamic”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Video assistant referee’s role to now include second bookings and corners; countdown for throw-ins, goal kicks brought in to prevent delays.

If a manager is successful, VAR would inform the on-pitch referee of his or her mistake. The coach would then keep his or her two challenges until the next appeal takes place. Teams would only lose ...

The extension of the countdown principle to throw-ins and goal kicks is one of the most significant new rules approved. If the official considers that a throw-in or goal kick is taking too long or is ...

Video assistant referees will be allowed to review second yellow cards and corners at the 2026 World Cup. These additional ...

The next edition of the Laws of the Game, effective on July 1, will include that non-dangerous items may be worn if safely ...

IFAB approved on Saturday a package of measures aimed at speeding up the pace of matches and cracking down on time‑wasting.

Check out what changes, with emphasis on the increased power of VAR and "anti-time-wasting" practices. The eight-second rule currently applies to goalkeeper restarts and throws – including the public ...

The International Football Association Board (IFAB), the body responsible for the rules of the sport, decided this Saturday ...

Landmark changes to reduce tempo disruption Second yellow cards to be reviewed under video assistant referee (VAR) protocol Tougher measures to ...