FIFA Unveils Hardline Rules Following Senegal’s AFCON Final Walk-Out
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In the run-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA is strengthening its regulatory framework to prevent extreme protests on the ground. This decision is taking place in a context marked by the incidents that marked the final of the African Cup of Nations 2025. On 18 January last, in Rabat, the release of Senegalese players in the middle of the match, followed by scenes of confusion, had aroused strong reactions within the world of football, reports …
FIFA Unveils Hardline Rules Following Senegal’s AFCON Final Walk-Out
FIFA has officially announced two major rule changes that will fundamentally alter how on-field discipline is managed. Following a Special Meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Vancouver, FIFA revealed that referees now have the power to show…
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