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NEW LAWS FOR THE PL SEASON
A number of new laws will come into force for the first time
in the Premier League when the season kicks off on August
13…
The International Football Association Board (IFAB)
announced more than 95 alterations to the laws of the
game last season after 18 months of consultation, with
many of the changes trialled at Euro 2016.
Here's an overview of some of the major amendments…
CHANGE 1: Kick-off
The kick-off restart can now go backwards
As seen at Euro 2016, the ball no longer has to go forward
at kick-off. The previous law stated the ball had to go into
the opposition half at the restart, but it has been changed to
allow it to move in any direction, as long as it "clearly
moves". This change has paved the way for one-man kick-
offs, as seen at Euro 2016.
CHANGE 2: Pre-match red cards
It will now be possible to get a red card before the match
starts
Referees will be able to give a player a red card before the
match kicks off. This allows officials to punish red-card
offences (e.g. violent conduct) in the warm-up or as the two
teams line up in the tunnel. The new law states a player
may be sent off any time between the pre-match inspection
and when the referee leaves the field at the end of the game.
CHANGE 3: An end to the 'triple-punishment law'
Players may only receive a yellow card if they concede a
penalty
The previous 'triple-punishment' law meant a player who
denied a goal-scoring opportunity in the box was
automatically red-carded and handed a suspension, as well
as giving away a penalty.
The law has now been changed so players committing
accidental fouls that deny goal-scoring opportunities in the
penalty area will not be automatically sent off, with a yellow
card sufficient punishment.
As the amendment states: "When a denial of a goalscoring
opportunity offence is committed by a defender in the
penalty area, the penalty kick effectively restores the
goalscoring opportunity so the punishment for the player
should be less strong (e.g. a yellow card) than when the
offence is committed outside the penalty area. However,
when the offence is handball or clearly not a genuine
attempt to play or challenge for the ball, the player will be
sent off."
CHANGE 4: Treating injuries
Players will be able to receive treatment quickly on the pitch
if they are injured in a challenge that results in a yellow or
red card
If a player is fouled and hurt by an opponent who
subsequently receives a yellow or red card for the challenge,
the injured player may be quickly treated on the pitch
without the need to leave the field of play.
It was widely seen as unfair that a player injured by a
serious foul was forced off the pitch for treatment,
temporarily placing the fouled team at a numerical
disadvantage.
CHANGE 5: Changing boots/equipment
Assistant referees or fourth officials will be able to check
players before they return to the pitch
A player who briefly leaves the field (e.g. to change boots)
may have his new boots checked by an assistant referee or
fourth official before returning to play.
Previously, the player required the referee's permission to
return.
CHANGE 6: Penalties
Feinting once the run-up is complete will result in a yellow
card for the taker
Among several minor changes to the laws regarding
penalties, potentially the most interesting is the amendment
to yellow card a penalty taker who "illegally feints" once his
run-up is complete. This means slowing to a stop
immediately before shooting is not allowed, with a yellow
card and an indirect free-kick to the opposition the result.
The law does stress feinting during a run-up is still
permitted.
CHANGE 7: Infringements by substitutes/team officials
Diego Simeone watched much of Atletico Madrid's win over
Malaga from the stand after he was sent off
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was sent to the stands
in April after a member of his backroom team threw a ball
onto the pitch during a La Liga game in an attempt to
interrupt an opponent's attack.
To address what was threatening to become a growing
trend, the law has been changed so that if play is stopped
due to interference from a team official or substitute, rather
than the award of an indirect free-kick or drop ball, the
referee will now award a free-kick or penalty kick to the
opposition.
CHANGE 8: Colour of undergarments
Hector Bellerin's undershorts are the same colour as his
shorts
The new rule states undershorts/tights must be the same
colour as the main colour of the shorts or the lowest part of
the shorts. This takes into account shorts with a different
coloured hem.
Undershirts must still be the same colour as the main colour
of the shirt sleeve.
CHANGE 9: Offside
The offside rule has once again been clarified
A couple of minor clarifications to the offside rule. The law
now states the halfway line is neutral, meaning a player
must have part of the body (excluding arms or hands) in the
opponents' half to be flagged offside.
A free-kick resulting from an offside will now always take
place where the offence is committed.
CHANGE 10: Handballs
Yellow cards will be awarded when handballs prevent a
promising attacking opportunity
In an effort to stop referees brandishing yellow cards for
every handball, "preventing an opponent gaining possession"
has been removed from the list of bookable offences.
Handball is now a yellow card offence when "it stops/
interferes with a promising attack".
CHANGE 11: Restarts
When taking a corner, the ball must clearly move
The phrase "clearly moves" has been added to the law on
restarts, meaning attempts to trick the opposition by lightly
tapping the ball at a corner (or free-kick) and then dribbling
will come to an end. This amendment is part of a renewed
emphasis on what constitutes sporting behaviour "within the
spirit of the game".
CHANGE 12: Player behaviour
Referees have been asked to clamp down on situations when
players contest their decisions
Referees have been urged to take a stronger stand on
"intolerable behaviour" by players following a joint statement
by the Premier League, English Football League and FA.
Running to contest decisions, arguing face-to-face with
officials, and "visibly disrespectful" actions will result in
yellow cards.
Red cards will be issued to players who confront officials
and use insulting and/or offensive language or gestures
towards them.
The aim is to "reduce disrespectful conduct such as
aggressively challenging decisions or running from distance
to confront an official."
A complete breakdown of the amendments to the laws of the
game can be found on FIFA's website.
The new laws officially came into force on June 1
A number of new laws will come into force for the first time
in the Premier League when the season kicks off on August
13…
The International Football Association Board (IFAB)
announced more than 95 alterations to the laws of the
game last season after 18 months of consultation, with
many of the changes trialled at Euro 2016.
Here's an overview of some of the major amendments…
CHANGE 1: Kick-off
The kick-off restart can now go backwards
As seen at Euro 2016, the ball no longer has to go forward
at kick-off. The previous law stated the ball had to go into
the opposition half at the restart, but it has been changed to
allow it to move in any direction, as long as it "clearly
moves". This change has paved the way for one-man kick-
offs, as seen at Euro 2016.
CHANGE 2: Pre-match red cards
It will now be possible to get a red card before the match
starts
Referees will be able to give a player a red card before the
match kicks off. This allows officials to punish red-card
offences (e.g. violent conduct) in the warm-up or as the two
teams line up in the tunnel. The new law states a player
may be sent off any time between the pre-match inspection
and when the referee leaves the field at the end of the game.
CHANGE 3: An end to the 'triple-punishment law'
Players may only receive a yellow card if they concede a
penalty
The previous 'triple-punishment' law meant a player who
denied a goal-scoring opportunity in the box was
automatically red-carded and handed a suspension, as well
as giving away a penalty.
The law has now been changed so players committing
accidental fouls that deny goal-scoring opportunities in the
penalty area will not be automatically sent off, with a yellow
card sufficient punishment.
As the amendment states: "When a denial of a goalscoring
opportunity offence is committed by a defender in the
penalty area, the penalty kick effectively restores the
goalscoring opportunity so the punishment for the player
should be less strong (e.g. a yellow card) than when the
offence is committed outside the penalty area. However,
when the offence is handball or clearly not a genuine
attempt to play or challenge for the ball, the player will be
sent off."
CHANGE 4: Treating injuries
Players will be able to receive treatment quickly on the pitch
if they are injured in a challenge that results in a yellow or
red card
If a player is fouled and hurt by an opponent who
subsequently receives a yellow or red card for the challenge,
the injured player may be quickly treated on the pitch
without the need to leave the field of play.
It was widely seen as unfair that a player injured by a
serious foul was forced off the pitch for treatment,
temporarily placing the fouled team at a numerical
disadvantage.
CHANGE 5: Changing boots/equipment
Assistant referees or fourth officials will be able to check
players before they return to the pitch
A player who briefly leaves the field (e.g. to change boots)
may have his new boots checked by an assistant referee or
fourth official before returning to play.
Previously, the player required the referee's permission to
return.
CHANGE 6: Penalties
Feinting once the run-up is complete will result in a yellow
card for the taker
Among several minor changes to the laws regarding
penalties, potentially the most interesting is the amendment
to yellow card a penalty taker who "illegally feints" once his
run-up is complete. This means slowing to a stop
immediately before shooting is not allowed, with a yellow
card and an indirect free-kick to the opposition the result.
The law does stress feinting during a run-up is still
permitted.
CHANGE 7: Infringements by substitutes/team officials
Diego Simeone watched much of Atletico Madrid's win over
Malaga from the stand after he was sent off
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was sent to the stands
in April after a member of his backroom team threw a ball
onto the pitch during a La Liga game in an attempt to
interrupt an opponent's attack.
To address what was threatening to become a growing
trend, the law has been changed so that if play is stopped
due to interference from a team official or substitute, rather
than the award of an indirect free-kick or drop ball, the
referee will now award a free-kick or penalty kick to the
opposition.
CHANGE 8: Colour of undergarments
Hector Bellerin's undershorts are the same colour as his
shorts
The new rule states undershorts/tights must be the same
colour as the main colour of the shorts or the lowest part of
the shorts. This takes into account shorts with a different
coloured hem.
Undershirts must still be the same colour as the main colour
of the shirt sleeve.
CHANGE 9: Offside
The offside rule has once again been clarified
A couple of minor clarifications to the offside rule. The law
now states the halfway line is neutral, meaning a player
must have part of the body (excluding arms or hands) in the
opponents' half to be flagged offside.
A free-kick resulting from an offside will now always take
place where the offence is committed.
CHANGE 10: Handballs
Yellow cards will be awarded when handballs prevent a
promising attacking opportunity
In an effort to stop referees brandishing yellow cards for
every handball, "preventing an opponent gaining possession"
has been removed from the list of bookable offences.
Handball is now a yellow card offence when "it stops/
interferes with a promising attack".
CHANGE 11: Restarts
When taking a corner, the ball must clearly move
The phrase "clearly moves" has been added to the law on
restarts, meaning attempts to trick the opposition by lightly
tapping the ball at a corner (or free-kick) and then dribbling
will come to an end. This amendment is part of a renewed
emphasis on what constitutes sporting behaviour "within the
spirit of the game".
CHANGE 12: Player behaviour
Referees have been asked to clamp down on situations when
players contest their decisions
Referees have been urged to take a stronger stand on
"intolerable behaviour" by players following a joint statement
by the Premier League, English Football League and FA.
Running to contest decisions, arguing face-to-face with
officials, and "visibly disrespectful" actions will result in
yellow cards.
Red cards will be issued to players who confront officials
and use insulting and/or offensive language or gestures
towards them.
The aim is to "reduce disrespectful conduct such as
aggressively challenging decisions or running from distance
to confront an official."
A complete breakdown of the amendments to the laws of the
game can be found on FIFA's website.
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