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Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
UEFA respond to controversial VAR changes with penalty tweak a "no go"
UEFA have made it known that they do not want to give VAR more influence over games and strongly oppose the proposal to rid of rebounds once a goalkeeper has saved a penalty UEFA have made it clear they will look to stop increasing VAR powers with potential rule changes allowing them to intervene on corners and second yellow cards. The International FA Board (IFAB) are responsible for making and tweaking football's laws and are considering giving those on VAR greater scope to intervene in matches - but UEFA doesn't want their influence to grow any further than it already is. IFAB's most controversial and radical change though would be to penalties and bring an end to the concept of a player scoring from a rebound. UEFA strongly oppose the idea of the new law, which means if a goalkeeper saves the kick, the ball is declared 'dead' and a goal cannot be scored from a follow-up. A senior UEFA source told The Times that the current penalty proposal was a 'no go' and giving VAR more room to involve themselves in games would be "hard to tolerate". UEFA claim the increase in delays, which would come as a result of VAR getting more scope to communicate with officials, would counter any benefit from the extra interventions and the possibility of more correct decisions, although these are still subjective. European football's governing body insists there needs be talks between football's leaders, IFAB and FIFA before any new proposals are submitted. UEFA were unhappy that approved changes to the laws of the game in March were done without consulting them. A recent tweak now means the goalkeeper concedes a corner instead of an indirect free kick for holding on to the ball longer than eight seconds. Any law changes approved next March would mean they are implemented for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. VAR has continued to make errors on the club and international stage. At the last World Cup in Qatar Portugal were awarded a penalty which may believed to be the wrong call. In the same tournament Antoine Griezmann wrongly had a goal ruled out for France. Those in favour of giving VAR more scope believe they should be able to intervene for factual errors, which includes overturning a wrong corner decisions. Allowing them to intervene for second yellow cards is seen as much more controversial given their subjective nature. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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First Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
Explained: Why FIFA wants to scrap penalty rebounds among three radical changes at World Cup 2026
The already-radical FIFA World Cup 2026 could see even more drastic changes to the rules of play, as the global governing body is planning to scrap goals scored from penalty rebounds. Here's a look at why FIFA is considering these changes. read more Football is likely to witness another radical change at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is already expected to set several new records. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams — the highest ever — and will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking a first in the tournament's history. But rules on the field of play can also change, if a report in The Sun is to be believed. As per the report, the world football governing body is looking to bring in three major changes to the rules of the game. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Why FIFA wants to outlaw penalty rebounds? One of the most radical could be disallowing rebounds from penalties. As per the proposal, the defending team will be awarded a goal-kick immediately after a penalty shot is saved or hits the post and rebounds. As per the senior FIFA officials, a spot-kick is seen as a massive advantage for a team and allowing goals from rebound only adds to this advantage, which is being touted as 'unfair' by the top brass. They also feel that removing goals from penalty kick rebounds would help bring an end to the controversy regarding players entering the penalty area early during the spot-kick. More from Football However, FIFA alone cannot bring in this change, as they would need to have it approved by the International FA Board (IFAB). For the penalty rebounds to be outlawed in time for the 2026 World Cup, the IFAB has to agree on changes by the end of February next year. The Sun report, however, added that there's a 'growing backing' to scrap the penalty rebounds. That's not it. More changes are also being discussed, reportedly. This includes expanding the scope of VAR interventions. The changes could allow video officials to step in during a wider range of scenarios, including overturning second yellow cards to prevent unfair dismissals and reviewing contentious corner decisions in cases of clear errors.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
No more second chances in Football! 134-year-old rule to be changed?
A fundamental shift in football's penalty-taking tradition may be on the horizon. For over 130 years, penalty kicks have offered more than a single opportunity, the chance for follow-ups and rebounds has often provided dramatic moments, unforgettable goals, and heartbreak alike in the world of football. But if proposed changes are accepted by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), scoring from rebounds off a missed penalty could soon become a thing of the past. The suggested revision would mean that once a penalty is taken, the ball is no longer 'live'. If the kicker misses or the goalkeeper saves, play would immediately restart with a goal-kick or another designated dead-ball scenario, eliminating the possibility of follow-up attempts. Think of it as football's version of hockey's penalty stroke: one chance, no second act. The logic behind the proposal is to reduce unfair advantages that attackers currently enjoy. Critics argue that the punishment for defensive fouls inside the box, often marginal handballs or soft contact, disproportionately benefits the attacking team. Rebounds, they say, create an extra chance that the original foul did not warrant. With goalkeepers already restricted by rules like keeping one foot on the line, defenders are increasingly under pressure in penalty situations. Football to be hampered with over-tinkering of laws? However, not everyone is on board. Many believe this is yet another example of over-tinkering with the laws of the game. Football, they argue, thrives on unpredictability and drama, qualities that rebound goals often deliver in abundance. Erasing them might make the game more sterile. At the heart of the debate is the growing influence of VAR. The video assistant referee system, while designed to eliminate clear and obvious errors, is increasingly being used to micro-manage games, from offside calls down to marginal touches. Now, IFAB is considering expanding VAR's reach even further, allowing it to check for second yellow cards, reverse corner decisions, and enforce the proposed penalty rule. No second chances in FIFA 2026 World Cup? If adopted, the law change would be in place by the 2026 World Cup, the first to feature 48 teams. Discussions are ongoing at the highest levels, with support reportedly coming from FIFA president Gianni Infantino. It's part of a broader effort to make the game more efficient and fair, with fewer stoppages and controversial decisions. Some trials have already been conducted, including at youth tournaments and the Under-21 European Championship. These trials have included additional timing mechanisms, such as a five-second countdown for goalkeepers to release the ball. While the intentions may be rooted in fairness, the shift could alter the very soul of spot-kicks. Penalties have always been moments of tension and high drama, and rebounds, love them or hate them, are part of that heritage.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Penalty rebounds 'could be SCRAPPED for 2026 World Cup' in radical shake-up...as VAR powers also 'face major expansion'
Penalty rebounds could be scrapped entirely under dramatic new plans being considered by football's law-makers - potentially coming into force in time for the 2026 World Cup. The proposal, being discussed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), would see any missed penalty immediately result in a goal-kick, with no chance for the taker or others to score on the rebound, as reported by The Sun. That means iconic moments like Harry Kane 's extra-time rebound against Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-final or Xabi Alonso 's equaliser in Liverpool 's legendary 2005 Champions League comeback would no longer stand under the proposed rules. The idea is to treat a penalty as a single, standalone shot - much like a penalty stroke in hockey. Once the kick is taken, play would stop. If the ball goes in, it's a goal and the game restarts at the halfway line. If it doesn't, it's a goal-kick for the defending side - no corners, no second chances. Officials believe it could help eliminate disputes over encroachment and remove an unfair advantage for the attacking team. Currently, goalkeepers must have one foot on or behind the line, while attackers can pounce on rebounds, which some argue is a double punishment for defenders. The potential law change is being considered as part of a wider review aimed at modernising the game, particularly ahead of the expanded 48-team World Cup in 2026. Any new rules would need to be finalised by the end of February to be introduced in time. Also on the table are plans to expand the scope of VAR. IFAB is looking at allowing video checks for second yellow cards and corners — but only when there's a 'unfair' dismissals or 'clear error' that can be reviewed quickly, without further delays to the game. Discussions over rules changed were during the recent Club World Cup in the US - with some senior figures now backing significant reform.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Rebounds from penalties could be banned; one-shot rule might be implemented
Football could see one of its oldest rules abolished in time for the next World Cup. According to reports in Times London, proposals have been put forth to The International Football Association Board to disallow taking rebounds from penalty kicks. The suggestion, if ratified, means the penalty-taker or his teammate cannot have a second attempt on goal if the initial shot is saved or it cannons back from some part of the post. Basically, penalties would be one-shot affairs, as during shootouts in knockout games. One of its fiercest advocates has been the legendary Italian referee Pierluigi Collina. 'I believe there is an excessive gap between the opportunities available to the attacker and those of the goalkeeper,' Collina once told Repubblica. The rule has fashioned some of the most iconic moments in the game, like the Xabi Alonso's goal in Liverpool's Miracle of Istanbul, when AC Milan's goal goalkeeper Dida saved the Spaniard's first attempt but latched on to rebound, which completed the Reds' comeback from 3-0 to 3-3. The scoreline remained thus and Liverpool won in the shootout. He details the extra advantage the team gets. 'On average, 75% of penalties are already scored, and often, the penalty kick is a bigger chance than the one taken away by the foul. On top of that, the attacker is also given a chance to play the rebound off the goalkeeper. In my opinion, goalkeepers should be complaining. I've already mentioned this in discussions we've had at IFAB,' he elaborated. He floats one-shot-rule as the solution. 'One solution is the 'one shot' rule. Just like in penalty shootouts after extra time. No rebound. Either you score or play resumes with a goal kick, period. This would also eliminate the spectacle we see before a penalty is taken, with everyone crowding around the area. It looks like horses at the starting gates before the Palio di Siena,' he detailed. If the penalty taker misses, the ball will be assumed dead and the defending team would be awarded a goal-kick. The move, experts reckon, could prevent overcrowding, and thus time wasting, before the kick. But the rule-tweak would not be implemented straightaway. Usually, the proposal is placed during IFAB's annual business meeting in November and are then voted on at the AGM in March. Historically, the IFAB has been conservative and passes a rule after detailing trialling. But in recent times, it has been liberal with radical rule changes.
