10 new fifa rules 2019
Here are 10 new FIFA rules introduced in 2019:
- Handball Law Change: The IFAB (International Football Association Board) introduced a new law to clarify the handball rule. The law states that if the ball hits a player's hand or arm and it is not deliberate, it will not be considered a handball.
- VAR (Video Assistant Referee) Expansion: VAR was introduced in 2018, and in 2019, it was expanded to include more situations, such as offside decisions and penalty decisions.
- Goalkeeper Handball: The IFAB introduced a new law to clarify the handball rule for goalkeepers. If a goalkeeper deliberately handles the ball with their hands, it will be considered a handball and a free kick will be awarded.
- Substitutions: The IFAB introduced a new rule allowing teams to make a fourth substitution in extra time, if the match goes to extra time.
- Injury Time: The IFAB introduced a new rule to clarify the injury time rule. The referee will now add injury time at the end of each half, rather than at the end of the match.
- Free Kicks: The IFAB introduced a new rule to clarify the free kick rule. If a player takes a free kick and the ball is touched by an opponent, the free kick will be retaken.
- Penalty Kicks: The IFAB introduced a new rule to clarify the penalty kick rule. If a player takes a penalty kick and the ball is touched by the goalkeeper, the penalty kick will be retaken.
- Offside: The IFAB introduced a new rule to clarify the offside rule. If a player is in an offside position and becomes involved in the play, they will be considered offside.
- Fouls: The IFAB introduced a new rule to clarify the foul rule. If a player commits a foul and the opposing team is awarded a free kick, the player who committed the foul will be given a yellow card.
- Yellow and Red Cards: The IFAB introduced a new rule to clarify the yellow and red card rule. If a player is given a yellow card and then commits another foul, they can be given a red card.
These are just a few of the new FIFA rules introduced in 2019. The IFAB continues to review and update the rules to ensure the game is fair and safe for all players.