The Penalty Double-Touch Rule
In some ways, the penalty kick has always felt as though it favours the attacker. From the moment a penalty is given, the likelihood is that a goal is going…
Why Bookings in the Match Don’t Carry Over to a Penalty Shoot-Out
When it comes to football matches, knockout games are amongst the most fun from a viewer’s point of view. That is especially the case if they go to a penalty…
FA Rule Changes for 2025-2026: 8 Laws Altered, New Goalie Rules and Starting & Restarting Play Changes
Football is a simple enough game at its heart. You put 11 people on one side, 11 people on the other and get them to try to outscore each other.…
Premier League Debuts Semi-Automatic Offside: VAR 3.0 Arrives in December 2025
The Premier League will enter a new era of precision refereeing as VAR 3.0 rolls out this December. With decision times dropping to just 24 seconds and offside accuracy rising…
Blue Card Football: Stupid Idea or Future Potential?
Whilst someone with a time machine flying forward to 2025 might be astonished at the speed and technical ability of modern-day football, as well as flummoxed by the likes of…