Have You Heard About The New Important Changes In Football Rules Coming Into Effect By June 1?

Here are the major changes in world football rules coming into effect on June 1 this year,  according to fifa.com

No more "triple punishments" — Genuine attempts to play the ball by "last line of defense" defenders or goalies which bring down opponents will no longer result in the triple punishment of a red card, penalty, and suspension. Yellow cards will be used instead unless the foul was particularly brutal or there was a handball.

More water breaks — Perhaps anticipating the temperatures of the upcoming Qatar World Cup, players will be permitted a brief time-out to drink some water in particularly hot playing conditions.

No more fake penalty kicks — A favorite tactic of Lionel Messi, sending the keeper diving the wrong way with a pretend "pre-kick" is no longer allowed. Penalty takers must now follow through with their penalty kicks in one movement.

Pre-match bad behavior can be punished — Previously the game would have to start before a player could be sent off by the referee, but now bad behavior, for instance in the warm-up period, can result in a red card before the match even begins.

Players don't have to leave the pitch to get treatment — If a player is fouled enough to warrant a card, they can receive a brief spell of treatment on the pitch. Previously they would have to be stretchered off.

Kick-offs can now go backwards — Traditionally the ball would have to be passed forward, but now it can go in any direction as long as one other player is in the center circle.