After watching the championship games Sunday, I saw a ton of posts on the bad calls from both the games. It’s all part of the game, though. The referees are as much a part of an outcome as players and coaches. They are variables. They always impact outcomes. Always have. We like to believe the [... Read more
AC Milan were denied a late winner when referee Marco Serra made a mistake in their game against Spezia on Monday... a result that could cost them the Serie A title
Premier League managers Jurgen Klopp and Ange Postecoglou have said they are opposed to reported proposals of introducing blue cards and sin bins to football.
The Football Association of Wales confirms temporary dismissals will be used in grassroots football to improve levels of respect towards match officials.
Professional football leagues have been given the go-ahead to try out sin bins and blue cards to temporarily send players out of the field instead of issuing yellow cards.
Soccer ‘sin bin’ trial OK’d, opening door to major rule change in world’s most popular sport
The International Football Association Board gave the go-ahead for a “sin bin” trial that would force teams to temporarily play with a numerical disadvantage.
The game of football involves a lot of planning before execution, and talking about the field play, that is often fuelled with seamless energy and aggression, coloured cards have been part of this international sport since decades. A referee on field is authorised to warn the foul players on fiel... Read more
The human body maintains a constant core temperature that usually ranges from 36.1C to 37.8C. Extreme weather conditions – especially heat and cold – trigger physiological responses that can damage health and performance.
There has been a push for four quarters to make the game familiar to American audiences who are used to such structure in sports like American football and basketball.
In almost every walk of life, the old saying “the rich get richer while the poor get poorer” is true. Football is no exception. The big clubs make millions, and spend millions, often ploughing revenue back into the club to attain success…
Rolling subs are used in youth and amateur football leagues. It’s only the professional leagues and international competitions that are yet to adopt this rule.
Rochdale and District Sunday League trials a rolling substitutes system
FIFA and other footballing bodies have done well to allow five substitutions in a match, but more subs are needed, especially in top-flight competitions where the gameplay is intense.
The tweak to the handball law will become effective on July 1, although competitions will retain the flexibility to introduce changes prior to that date.
The Premier League’s stricter approach to the new handball law could result in players hesitating to use their arms to protect themselves during aerial challenges, former England midfielder Ryan Mason said on Tuesday.
Unfortunately, referees are human. Therefore, there is no escaping bad calls, especially when they are made under pressure.
The Italian FA is known for suspending referees who make serious errors.
Looks like Premier League referees get bonus deductions for every wrong call made.
Fines are not enough! Some referees should never be allowed to officiate soccer matches again.
Many premier league managers are opposed to blue cards and timeout penalties, and they might have a point given the current failure of VAR technology.
They are already being used in grassroots football leagues.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68722584
Professional football leagues have been given the go-ahead to try out sin bins and blue cards to temporarily send players out of the field instead of issuing yellow cards.
We have so many pro footballers behaving badly on the field. Timeout penalties would clamp down on this behaviour!
Penalty boxes, or sin bins, are popular in many sports and authorities have been considering them for football matches for a while now.
The game of football involves a lot of planning before execution, and talking about the field play, that is often fuelled with seamless energy and aggression, coloured cards have been part of this international sport since decades. A referee on field is authorised to warn the foul players on fiel... Read more
Four quarters would allow more commercial breaks during televised matches, increasing revenue generation.
FIFA allows for short cooling or water breaks between each half for matches played in hot weather.
There has been a push for four quarters to make the game familiar to American audiences who are used to such structure in sports like American football and basketball.
The 90-minute rule has been in effect since 1866, so it is unlikely to change soon.
While this is a great idea, it would most likely benefit wealthier teams that would have enough resources to pack their squads with super stars.
Rolling substitutes is just one of the several changes that can help improve football for the better.
Rolling subs are used in many other sports, even at the top-flight competitions. Why is the football world lagging behind on this issue?
Rolling subs are used in youth and amateur football leagues. It’s only the professional leagues and international competitions that are yet to adopt this rule.
FIFA and other footballing bodies have done well to allow five substitutions in a match, but more subs are needed, especially in top-flight competitions where the gameplay is intense.
Why not do away with the rule entirely? Other sports, such as volleyball and basketball, allow players to use both hands and feet!
Accidental handballs are no longer penalized in football!
The FIFA handball rule, especially the “unnatural position”, is completely without sense.
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-handball-idUKKBN26K3BR