New football laws set to be implemented include a rule where goalkeepers holding the ball for over eight seconds will concede a corner. This change aims to reduce time-wasting, with referees providing a five-second warning countdown. Additionally, only team captains are permitted to approach referees during matches, with potential yellow cards for players who approach without permission. These laws have been trialed in certain competitions and are now officially adopted by the Premier League.
The biggest change in football laws is that a goalkeeper holding the ball for more than eight seconds will be punished with a corner for the opposition.
Referees will warn goalkeepers with a five-second countdown, applying the new law to all football competitions.
The law aims to reduce time-wasting, which had been a significant issue with the previous six-second rule.
Only captains may approach referees, and yellow cards can be issued to players who approach officials without permission.
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