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Premier League Set To Adopt Goalkeeper Tactical Timeout Rule

English football has received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to run a 2026–27 goalkeeper injury trial. The key measures require a coach to nomina

Austin AkhilomenJuly 28, 20261 min read
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English football has received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to run a 2026–27 goalkeeper injury trial. The key measures require a coach to nominate an outfield player to leave the pitch for one minute, enforce a five-second countdown for restarts, and limit substitution exits to ten seconds. Players being replaced have 10 [...]

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