The International Football Association Board (IFAB) introduced a rule for the 2019-20 season allowing goalkeepers to pass to teammates within the penalty area, prompting a shift in football tactics. This adjustment has led to shorter goal-kicks and has been embraced…

The International Football Association Board’s rule change allowing goalkeepers to pass the ball to teammates inside the penalty area during goal-kicks has transformed football tactics. The modification, introduced for the 2019-20 season, aims to streamline game restarts and reduce time-wasting….