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Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned and five other World Cup rule changes

The practice of goalkeepers going down ‘injured’, allowing their team-mates to rush to the touchline to receive tactical advice from coaches will be prohibited along with a raft of other measures to prevent time-wasting

The Independent UK

The VAR rule change set to rule out more goals at the World Cup

Fouls committed immediately before the ball is in play will now come under VAR scrutiny

The Independent UK

2026 World Cup to Introduce Drastic Rule Changes

FIFA’s refereeing chief cited England as an example of now-forbidden conduct.

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FIFA unveil radical new World Cup laws inspired by Thomas Tuchel's England as VAR gets new powers

Set-piece laws updated for summer showpiece

Evening Standard

A Scottish referees' strike can be averted - but foreign officials aren't the answer

Another Scottish referees' strike can be averted - but bringing in foreign officials is not the answer.

The National (Scotland)

‘I showed Michael Owen a photo that proved I never fouled him at the 2002 World Cup. He signed it and wrote, ‘You definitely touched me’ along with a smiley face’ Mauricio Pochettino relitigates fiery England vs Argentina clash

The Three Lions claimed a narrow win over Argentina in Japan 24 years ago

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Two Premier League referees selected for 2026 Fifa World Cup

The record-high 48-team, 104-game tournament will see 52 referees and 30 video assistant referees used

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Friday’s briefing: Man Utd slip up to West Ham and Collina wants VAR on corners

Referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina called for VAR to rule on corner kicks at next year’s World Cup.

The Independent UK

Collina in favour of VAR rulings on corners at World Cup as long as there is ‘no delay’

Pierluigi Collina has said he would be in favour of the use of VAR to determine whether corners have been correctly awarded at the World Cup next summer

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Keegan, a Wembley toilet and why England fans should cherish this era

In today’s Football Daily: Twenty-five years to the day that England’s manager resigned in a toilet cubicle

The Guardian - UK

Premier League referees could wear body cameras this season after Ifab approval

The cameras were trialled at the Club World Cup in the United States

The Independent UK

Premier League holds talks with Ifab over plans to introduce Ref Cams next season

Footage has been used at the Club World Cup for instant replays and could be trialled during pre-season pending approval

The Guardian - UK

Pep Guardiola hits out at Pierluigi Collina over Rico Lewis suspension

The defender was shown a straight red card against Wydad Casablanca.

The Independent UK

What’s new at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Body cams, keeper timeouts, AI

Technology will help fans see the action from the refs’ point of view while AI will help detect offsides earlier.

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FIFA reveal new challenge system with Premier League decision already made

Football Video Support being tested in youth football

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FIFA Trials New VAR System Allowing Coaches To Challenge Decisions

FIFA trials 'VAR light' system allowing coach challenges endorsed by IFAB for global accessibility.

The Independent UK

Attacks on referees could kill soccer, top FIFA official Pierluigi Collina says

The attack on a top Turkish referee this week has been described as an example of the “cancer” that threatens to kill soccer

The Guardian - UK

Aston Villa’s rise has been an evolution, not a complete revolution

In today’s Football Daily: Aston Villa, a grand old club

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Every eFootball cover star and PES cover star since 1996

Konami's approach to eFootball cover stars and PES cover stars tells the story of the sports game's history and evolution over two decades

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Head of Ukraine Football Association to be detained before fraud trial

Andriy Pavelko to be tried on money laundering charges relating to the construction of an artificial grass factory

Liverpool Echo

Pierluigi Collina points out big referee 'mistake' during Liverpool win against Man United

Liverpool scored seven goals past Manchester United without reply on Sunday afternoon

Daily Mirror

FIFA chief Pierluigi Collina questions Premier League referees after Man Utd controversy

Manchester United were hammered 7-0 by bitter rivals Liverpool last Sunday - but iconic referee Pierluigi Collina thinks Erik ten Hag's side got off lightly at Anfield

Daily Mirror

Premier League matches WILL go over 100 minutes as clampdown on time-wasting gets tough

FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has been studying the length of time added on in recent Premier League matches, and insists that fans will see "the right time" added by officials

The Independent UK

Stoppage time must be added accurately even in one-sided games – FIFA refs chief

Referees around the world will be asked to follow new guidelines on accurately calculating stoppage time from July 1.

Daily Mirror

FIFA Women's World Cup officials confirmed with British referees making the cut

Several elected match officials representing the highest level of women’s refereeing worldwide come from the UK and Ireland

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