Fifa new football rules

FIFA, the governing body of international soccer, has introduced several new rules and changes to the game to improve player safety, increase scoring, and enhance the overall fan experience. Here are some of the key changes:

2020-2021 Season:

1. Handball Law: The handball law has been changed to reduce the number of penalties awarded for handball. The new rule states that a handball is only considered deliberate if the player deliberately handles the ball with their arm or hand.
2. VAR (Video Assistant Referee): VAR has been introduced to help referees make accurate decisions on penalties, goals, and red cards. The system uses video footage to review these decisions and provide guidance to the referee.
3. Goalkeeper Handball: Goalkeepers are no longer allowed to handle the ball with their hands if it has been deliberately kicked to them by a teammate using their feet.
4. Substitutions: Teams are now allowed to make a maximum of three substitutions per match, with the option to make additional substitutions in extra time.
5. Injury Time: The referee is now responsible for adding injury time to the end of each half, rather than the fourth official.

2021-2022 Season:

1. Offside Law: The offside law has been changed to prevent players from gaining an advantage by interfering with play, even if they are not involved in the play.
2. Direct Free Kicks: Players are no longer allowed to take direct free kicks if they are not within the penalty area.
3. Goalkeeper Distribution: Goalkeepers are now allowed to distribute the ball using their hands, as long as they do not handle the ball with their hands if it has been deliberately kicked to them by a teammate using their feet.
4. Ball Size: The size of the ball used in professional matches has been standardized to a size 5 ball, which is the same size used in international competitions.
5. Referee Communication: Referees are now allowed to communicate with each other and the fourth official using a radio system, to improve communication and decision-making.

Future Changes:

1. Sin Bin: FIFA is considering introducing a "sin bin" system, where players who commit certain fouls are given a temporary suspension from the game.
2. Electronic Offside: FIFA is exploring the use of electronic technology to help referees make offside decisions, potentially using cameras and sensors to track player positions.
3. Goal-Line Technology: FIFA is considering introducing goal-line technology to help referees make accurate decisions on whether the ball has crossed the goal line.

These changes aim to improve the game, increase player safety, and enhance the fan experience. However, it's worth noting that some of these changes may be subject to further review and refinement before being implemented.