New goalkeeper rule to come into effect this Friday in League of Ireland
The new rule was announced by FIFA in March and while it will be enforced in other leagues which kick off later this summer, League of Ireland referees have been briefed on the new development ahead of this weekend's domestic action, as well as Irish teams competing in Europe later this month.
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