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Football spectators, buckle up! The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has just made a significant rule change. Starting from July 1, 2025, penalty shootout justice is on the horizon.
If, in a cruel twist of fate, a penalty taker accidently double-taps the ball - say, by slipping and hitting it with both feet - and manages to score, the goal no longer stands. The kick has to be retaken. Oops!
But don't worry, if the double touch doesn't result in a goal, you can put your celebrating shoes on because the kick is recorded as a miss. Classic penalty shootout rules still apply, with unsuccessful kicks not getting a redo.
What about those deliberately sneaky double touches? Well, they're still a no-no and will see the usual punishment coming their way.
This rule update is all about fairness, especially during those nail-biting moments in penalty shootouts. Accidental errors won't change the outcome of crucial matches, ensuring football's grand spectacles remain as thrilling as ever.
Remember, this change kicks off - pun intended - on July 1, 2025. So, shake off those rusty penalty-taking skills, folks, and get ready for a more balanced game!
- In Toronto's sports news, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has announced a rule change for penalty shootouts effective from July 1, 2025, aiming for fairness in European leagues and the Champions League.
- The updated rule states that if a penalty taker accidentally double-taps the ball and scores, the goal will be disallowed, and the kick will have to be retaken.
- However, if the double touch does not result in a goal, the traditional penalty shootout rules will apply, with unsuccessful kicks not qualifying for a redo.
- Deliberate double touches to gain an advantage will still be considered as fouls, attracting the usual punishment.
- This adjustment is designed to ensure that errors due to accidents won't sway the results of crucial matches, maintaining the high levels of excitement associated with football's grand spectacles.
