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English football will trial a rule to stop goalkeepers feigning injury for tactical timeouts. If a goalkeeper requires treatment, an outfield player must leave the pitch for one minute. The trial begins in the Carabao Cup on Saturday.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has voiced his opposition to mandatory hydration breaks at the World Cup, saying they disrupt the flow and character of matches. The breaks, used in every game regardless of weather, have drawn jeers from fans and criticism from coaches.
All Women's Super League clubs can offer alcohol to supporters in view of the pitch from the 2025-26 season after a rule change. The decision follows two seasons of successful trials across 190 fixtures in England's top two tiers. Clubs may opt out or limit alcohol sales to specific venues.
A VAR review at the World Cup overturned a yellow card for a US player and booked Paraguay's Miguel Almiron for diving. However, sources say the decision was legally incorrect under IFAB rules, even though it punished simulation.
