New fifa rules

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

  1. Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Introduced in 2018, VAR uses video technology to help referees make accurate decisions on penalties, goals, and red cards.
  2. Handball: In 2019, FIFA introduced a new rule to clarify when a handball is considered intentional or not. The rule states that a handball is considered intentional if the player deliberately handles the ball with their hand or arm.
  3. Substitutions: In 2019, FIFA introduced a new rule allowing teams to make three substitutions per match, with the option to make additional substitutions in extra time.
  4. Goalkeeper Handball: In 2019, FIFA introduced a new rule stating that a goalkeeper is not allowed to handle the ball with their hands if it has been deliberately kicked to them by a teammate.
  5. Offside: In 2019, FIFA introduced a new rule to clarify when a player is considered offside. The rule states that a player is offside if any part of their body (including their head, arms, and legs) is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last opponent.
  6. Free Kicks: In 2019, FIFA introduced a new rule allowing players to take free kicks quickly, without the need for a referee's whistle.
  7. Yellow and Red Cards: In 2019, FIFA introduced a new rule stating that players who receive a yellow card will not be automatically suspended for the next match.
  8. Injury Time: In 2019, FIFA introduced a new rule allowing referees to add injury time at the end of each half, rather than at the end of the match.
  9. Goalkeeper Distribution: In 2019, FIFA introduced a new rule stating that goalkeepers are not allowed to distribute the ball with their hands if it has been deliberately kicked to them by a teammate.
  10. Fouls: In 2019, FIFA introduced a new rule stating that players who commit a foul will be given a yellow card, rather than a red card, unless the foul is deemed serious or intentional.

These are just a few of the new FIFA rules introduced in recent years. The rules are designed to improve the game, increase player safety, and enhance the fan experience.