2023-08-18 15:43:27
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These are the four most important new football rules
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The Bundesliga starts its new season. There were also adjustments to the rules this summer. We have summarized the four most important ones here. One of the changes is a direct reaction to the World Cup final.
The new Bundesliga season starts on Friday evening. Werder Bremen welcomes FC Bayern in the opening game. Changes to the rules were also made for this season. Among other things, it is about the offside rule, the fourth official and stoppage time.
The changes to the rules have been official since July 1st. These are the four most important.
Score a goal with an extra person on the field
The reason: Lionel Messi scored 3-2 in the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France – but a substitute was already on the pitch celebrating before the ball crossed the goal line. According to the previous regulation, the goal should not have been allowed if the referee had seen the incident, instead there would have been a direct free kick for the opposing team. The change stipulates that this rule only applies “if this person intervenes in the game.”
Other match officials
The fourth official takes care of the coaches between the coaching zones, often has to endure a lot and at the same time has a good view of the field. Now this role is on an equal footing with the other assistant referees, and in future fourth officials will also be able to intervene in the decision-making process.
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playback time
Longer stoppage times due to goal celebrations! Rule 7, which regulates injury time, is expanded. In its announcement, the association emphasizes that the goal celebration has been included as a new item “to emphasize the appreciation and importance”. But be careful: In games with a lot of goals, a lot of time can go by if you celebrate for a long time. This time will now be made up for in the future – so longer stoppage times could occur more often – as is currently the case at the World Cup.
disciplinary action
Rule 12 is updated to now determine when there is a reduction in penalty for a tactical foul, denial of a clear scoring opportunity, or an auspicious attack. Previously, “trying to play the ball…”; but now there is also: “… or in a duel for the ball.” This means: Only cases in which there is a hold, pull or push without having a chance to get the ball are excluded.
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