This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. From the general assembly of the International Board (IFAB) held this Saturday in Wales, in addition to changes to the VAR protocol and a set of measures to avoid time-wasting, several announcements were made that hint at future changes. One of these seems to have directly resulted from the Prestianni / Vinícius Júnior incident during the Benfica – Real Madrid UEFA Champions League match. "IFAB has decided to begin consultations to develop measures in cases where players unilaterally leave the field as an act of protest against a referee's decision or where team officials instigate such action, and in cases where players cover their mouths when confronting opponents during matches," reads the statement from the governing body of football laws. This will not be the only topic to be developed in the coming months by IFAB panels, which typically issue recommendations to be approved in general assemblies — and only then can they come into effect. "IFAB also decided that experiments will be conducted to better assess tactical injuries of goalkeepers and to propose options to interrupt this behavior," it adds. Simulation of injuries is one of the International Board's concerns, but while measures have already been taken for field players, finding a solution for goalkeepers is more difficult — because they cannot leave the field. Additionally, studies and examinations on offside rules and the semi-automatic detection system will continue without any decisions or recommendations made yet. Among the formal changes to the Laws of the Game, which will come into effect on July 1, 2026 (with competitions starting before that date having the option to implement them earlier, as will happen with the 2026 World Cup), the following stand out: Law 3 (Players) — The number of substitutions allowed in friendly matches for national teams increases to eight [previously six]; both teams may agree to increase this number to 11. Law 4 (Players' Equipment) — Non-dangerous items will be allowed if securely covered. Law 5 (The Referee) — Body cameras for referees (on the chest or head) may be used if competitions deem it appropriate, with those competitions responsible for providing the cameras and controlling the use of the footage; Law 12 (Fouls and Misconduct) — When the referee applies the advantage rule for a foul that would have prevented a clear goal-scoring opportunity and a goal is scored, the offending player will not receive a card, as the foul did not prevent the goal.
Is the Prestianni Law remains central to this story.
Is the Prestianni Law remains central to this story.
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