FIFA, known to be the world football governing body speaks on proposing
five substitutions per match when football resumes, to help players cope with
the increase in the number of games.
five substitutions per match when football resumes, to help players cope with
the increase in the number of games.
The world governing body has sent its proposal to the International Board
(IFAB), the guardian of the laws of the game, which has to approve it before it
can be implemented by national leagues, a FIFA spokesman said. “When the
competition resumes, the calendars will be overloaded with a higher than usual
number of matches. The safety of the players is one of FIFA’s priorities. One
of the concerns is that the high frequency of matches may increase the
potential risk of injuries.”
(IFAB), the guardian of the laws of the game, which has to approve it before it
can be implemented by national leagues, a FIFA spokesman said. “When the
competition resumes, the calendars will be overloaded with a higher than usual
number of matches. The safety of the players is one of FIFA’s priorities. One
of the concerns is that the high frequency of matches may increase the
potential risk of injuries.”
To address these concerns, FIFA has made a proposal to the IFAB to
“temporarily relax Law 3 of the game to allow for a greater number of
substitutions. Each team could make five substitutions during regulation time
plus a sixth substitution during overtime.”
“temporarily relax Law 3 of the game to allow for a greater number of
substitutions. Each team could make five substitutions during regulation time
plus a sixth substitution during overtime.”
The proposal would need to be studied quickly by the IFAB as some leagues
are planning to resume after stopping play because of the coronavirus pandemic
in early May.
are planning to resume after stopping play because of the coronavirus pandemic
in early May.
The measure could remain in force throughout the 2020-2021 season and
also apply “in theory” during next summer’s European championships, according
to a source close to FIFA.
also apply “in theory” during next summer’s European championships, according
to a source close to FIFA.
FIFA spokesman concluded by saying; “If this measure is validated by the
board, each league and each body will be able to decide whether or not to apply
it and in the competitions of its choice.”
board, each league and each body will be able to decide whether or not to apply
it and in the competitions of its choice.”
