UEFA to snub Premier League-adopted 'absurd' new stoppage-time rules in European competitions

Premier League new rules branded "absurd" as UEFA confirm Champions League plans

The Premier League has brought in new rules for this season to clamp down on time wasting, but the Champions League is not planning to follow in the competition's footsteps

UEFA to snub Premier League-adopted 'absurd' new stoppage-time rules in European competitions

The new stoppage-time rules that English soccer has enacted this season to avoid time wasting are "absurd" and will not be used in UEFA competitions, said Zvonimir Boban, the European governing body's chief of football, on Wednesday. Following FIFA's approach at the men's and women's World Cups, England's referees body said in July officials would add on the exact time lost to goal celebrations, substitutions and injuries. The aim is to increas

Uefa will not adopt PL's 'absurd' stoppage-time rule

The new added time rules in English football are "absurd", according to Uefa's chief of football Zvonimir Boban.

UEFA to go against 'absurd' English stoppage time rules

The new stoppage-time rules that English soccer has enacted this season to avoid time wasting are "absurd" and will not be used in UEFA competitions, Zvonimir Boban, the European governing body's chief of football, said on Wednesday.

UEFA won’t follow FIFA added time rules in Champions League as Zvonimir Boban labels lengthy stoppages 'absurd’

"The controversy surrounding added time at the end of football matches continues to rumble on, with UEFA set to ignore the precedent set by FIFA and IFAB. The sport\u0027s world governing body encouraged referees to include more stoppage time at the end of men\u0027s and women\u0027s World Cup matches to crack down on time-wasting and other delays within the game."