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You're referring to the new rules introduced by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) starting from the 2022-2023 season!
Here are some of the key changes:
- Video Assistant Referee (VAR): VAR will now be used to review all penalty decisions, not just those that are deemed "clear and obvious" errors.
- Handball: The definition of handball has been changed to include any part of the hand or arm, including the shoulder, from the shoulder to the tip of the fingers. This means that even if the ball touches the shoulder or upper arm, it can still be considered handball.
- Offside: The offside rule has been clarified to state that a player is considered offside if any part of their body (including their head, arm, or leg) is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last opponent when the ball is played forward.
- Substitutions: Teams will now be allowed to make a maximum of three substitutions per match, with the option to make additional substitutions in extra time if the match goes to penalties.
- Goalkeeper Distribution: Goalkeepers will no longer be allowed to handle the ball more than once in a row, unless they have taken a touch or been touched by another player.
- Free Kicks: The distance between the ball and the opposing team's wall during free kicks has been increased from 9.15 meters (30 feet) to 10.5 meters (34.4 feet).
- Yellow and Red Cards: The duration of yellow and red cards has been increased from 15 minutes to 30 minutes, with the option to extend the suspension to 60 minutes in certain cases.
These changes aim to improve the game's fairness, consistency, and player safety.