As Mundo Deportivo has learned, a telematic meeting of the IFAB football and technical advisory panel has just concluded, International Boardbody responsible for the rules of the game FIFA. Several topics were discussed, including essays aimed at making football fairer and easier to understand.
After a summary of the recent changes in the Laws of the Game implemented since last July 1, we begin by recalling the clarification of offside and the concept of “voluntary or deliberate play” offered in the last circular that explained that we were last July.
FIFA has brought experts up to date with the latest developments related to VAR technology, including innovations such as the semi-automated technology for offside detection that is already in use at UEFA and will be used at the next Qatar World Cup. System that allows VAR members to make faster and more accurate decisions regarding offside situations.
And where the other issues that have been addressed have to do with finding possible measures with the aim of increasing playing time and reducing time wastage. A matter already raised at the 136th IFAB Assembly.
Options will be explored to enable a fairer calculation of time available in matches for both teams. One of these steps could be a more consistent application of the Laws of the Game. Coaches like Xavi have recently called for measures to be taken to stop the clock to allow for more fair extra time.
The lack of respect for the referees, another matter
Another issue concerns the trend seen in the lack of respect for referees, as well as their safety, around the world, where it has been agreed to create some initiatives to deal with these problems. In fact, tests with mini-cameras to be carried by referees in grassroots football (for adults) are being considered. They also agreed on the need to develop detailed protocols before conducting any possible trials.
Work continues on possible replacements in concussion cases. In this regard, and in relation to the impact of the header, it was agreed that they will conduct tests in the competitions of the sub 12 category and where they are already banned from training. The restriction will be approved by the parties.
Source: La Verdad
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