The Arab Cup will be the first tournament for FIFA to test out a new rule designed to reduce feigning injury and timewasting

In an unprecedented organisational move, FIFA has announced the adoption of a new refereeing standard that will be applied at the Arab Cup in Qatar. During the tournament, whenever any player requires medical attention they must leave the field for at least two minutes. The rule will be followed except for two cases: 1. Goalkeepers […]

By Alaa Shamali

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