03.06.2025 16:22
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made a rule change regarding 'double contact' situations during penalty kicks. According to the new rule, if the player taking the penalty unintentionally makes contact with the ball twice and the situation results in a goal, the penalty will be retaken. However, if the ball does not go into the net, the referee will award an indirect free kick.
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IFAB concluded the penalty discussions that started with Julian Alvarez's disallowed goal in the Champions League. According to the new penalty decision, the "unintentional double touch" rule has been completely changed.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made a rule change regarding the "double touch" situation in penalties. The new regulation clarifies the applications that will be valid, especially when the ball is unintentionally touched twice during penalty kicks.
IF A GOAL IS SCORED, THE PENALTY WILL BE REPLAYED
According to the new rule, if the player taking the penalty unintentionally touches the ball twice and this situation results in a goal, the penalty will be replayed. This situation covers scenarios where the player loses balance and unintentionally makes a second touch.
IF NO GOAL IS SCORED, INDIRECT FREE KICK
However, if the ball does not go into the net, meaning that there is no goal despite the second touch, the referee will award an indirect free kick. This rule is not limited to penalties during regular time but also applies to penalty shootouts that result in penalty kicks.
IT WILL BE CONSIDERED MISSED IN PENALTY SHOOTOUTS
According to the new application, if the ball does not go into the net during penalty shootouts and a double touch occurs, the shot will be recorded as "missed." With this regulation, IFAB aims to prevent controversial situations in penalties and ensure consistency in applications. The new rules will come into effect with the 2025-2026 season.
The double touch rule that led to the disallowance of the penalty scored by Atletico Madrid player Julian Alvarez in the Champions League round of 16 second leg had caused significant debates.
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