Should PGMOL introduce FVS to the WSL?
The WSL could trial the Football Video Support system as a cheaper alternative to VAR, giving coaches limited decision challenges to improve officiating.
IFAB
New goalkeeper timewasting rules confirmed for 2025/26
The rule on goalkeepers holding the ball is set to be changed to make it more enforceable next season, according to a statement from The International Football Association Board.
Premier League fans to get VAR decision explanations during matches
Premier League to introduce stadium PA announcements explaining VAR decisions. Will it reduce fan confusion?
IFAB announce changes to football’s laws this summer
Football lawmakers IFAB are set to make a number of changes to the rules of the game this summer, but they’re stepping back expanded sin-bin trials.
How will sin-bins work in football?
Professional football is set to trial sin-bins for dissent and tactical fouls, following successful trials at grassroots and youth levels.
IFAB to trial or discuss 4 new changes to VAR
The International Football Association Board are set to trial in-stadium VAR announcements in other competitions, after an initial trial at the Women’s World Cup.
Premier League to finally combat time-wasting
The Premier League are set to take wasted time more seriously this season, by monitoring incidents like goal celebrations, penalties, and red cards.
No concussions subs for football despite Premier League desire
Football’s governing body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has decided not to introduce a trial of temporary concussion substitutes despite pressure from the Premier League to do so.
Football concussion subs decision questioned
The World Leagues Forum and FIFPRO have written to IFAB to request an explanation for the decision not to allow a temporary concussion substitute trial.
Chair of Referee’s committee faces racism probe, will step down
The chair of the Referees’ committee, David Elleray, is to step down at the end of the season as the FA Launch an independent investigation into the 67-year-old’s conduct.
IFAB propose rule change that could help Arsenal
The International FA Board have recommended a proposal to make the increase from three to five substitutes per game permanent.
Premier League referees will finally use pitchside monitors properly from next season
Premier League referees will finally use pitchside monitors properly from next season to rule on offside calls as well as red cards.
Arsene Wenger’s offside VAR changes get UEFA support as Premier League called to heel
The Premier League will review how they use VAR for next season and the offside rule will be changed to give the advantage to the striker – something it was already supposed to be doing.
Wenger VAR overhaul won’t be in place for Euro 2020
Arsene Wenger’s plans to overhaul the offside rule, and VAR along with it, will not be in place for the Euros this summer according to the chief of the International Football Association Board (IFAB).
Ifab to consider various proposals to combat time-wasting
The International FA Board are set to consider various new proposals to combat time-wasting in football, as stats show it’s reaching new levels in the English game.
Lawmakers to crack down on timewasting
Arsenal fans will be delighted to hear that football’s lawmakers are planning on new measures to crackdown on timewasting.