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Premier League Drops Automatic Red for Hair Pulling

The change gives referees discretion to judge force and intent so fewer marginal incidents result in straight red cards.

Referees’ Committee Says Gerard Martín Should Have Been Sent Off Against Atlético

FIFA Confirms New Time‑Wasting Rules for 2026 World Cup

UEFA Calls Summer Summit to Curb ‘Microscopic’ VAR as Leagues Weigh Corner Checks

IFAB Approves VAR Expansion and New Time‑Wasting Rules for June 2026

IFAB Approves Mid-2026 Rule Overhaul Expanding VAR and Curbing Time-Wasting

IFAB Approves Time-Wasting Crackdown and Targeted VAR Expansion for 2026 World Cup

IFAB Approves Timed Restarts and Wider VAR for 2026 World Cup

Regionalliga Nordost Extends 2026–27 Winter Break, Adds Two Midweek Rounds

IFAB Advances VAR Powers and Time‑Wasting Measures as Offside Revamp Remains on Trial

IFAB Advances Targeted Rule Changes to Curb Time-Wasting and Fine-Tune VAR

IFAB Advances 'Daylight' Offside Trials, Broadens VAR Reviews and Time-Saving Measures

Brisbane Roar Pursue Legal Advice Over Tunnel Clash Allegations

Slot Praises Jones as Liverpool Rebound and Prepare January Adjustments

Infantino Revives Plan to Relax Offside Rule at Dubai Summit

Collina Backs VAR Corner Checks for 2026 World Cup

DFL Approves Stadium Stoppage-Time Display From 2026, Updates U23 Loan Quota Rule

FIFA Renews Bid to Let VAR Flag Wrong Corner Kicks Ahead of 2026 World Cup

FIFA to Test Expanded VAR at 2026 World Cup, Including Corner and Second‑Yellow Reviews

FIFA Reportedly Seeks Expanded VAR Powers for 2026 World Cup