In a bid to modernise the game – similar to the introduction of VAR at the 2018 World Cup in Russia – football’s governing body is considering changing one of the sport’s most dramatic moments: the penalty shootout.
Former Spanish referee Eduardo Iturralde revealed on Cadena Ser’s Carrusel Deportivo that FIFA’s head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, is promoting an idea that would radically change the way penalties are taken.
Under the proposal, if the goalkeeper stops a penalty – whether by catching the ball or pushing it – play will be stopped immediately.
The attacker will no longer have the opportunity to pursue the recovery of the ball from a rebound.
Instead, the defending team will restart play with a goal kick.
One detail that is still unclear is what happens if the ball bounces off the post or crossbar without being touched by the goalkeeper.
According to reports, this aspect needs to be clarified if this rule change is to be approved.
If the proposal is approved, it would not take effect until after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.
This means that the historic tournament in North America will be the last World Cup to be played under the current penalty shootout rules.
It is important to note that FIFA does not have complete control over the rules of the game.
The responsibility for this lies with the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the only body authorised to create, amend or repeal the Laws of the Game.
The IFAB consists of eight members: four from FIFA and one from each of the four British football associations (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Because football originated in the United Kingdom, these associations have equal voting rights.
To approve a rule change, at least six votes are required.
FIFA’s four votes give it an effective veto power: if all four FIFA representatives are against a proposal, it cannot move forward, even if the British associations vote in favour.If You’re Reading From Phoenix Click On Read Original at the top To Read Full Article
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