FIFA considering some pretty major changes to the game/rules of football

[shadow_operative 15932]

 

 

[Huckleberry 32845]

The throw-in change seems reasonable because it's based on actual play statistics and he's right. It's supposed to be an advantage to get a throw-in.

Don't like the corner idea.

I see no reason why a team shouldn't be allowed to quickly play a free kick to themselves. Again, getting a free kick should be an advantage and a disadvantage to the defense. Forcing the offense to allow the defense to set up is counter to that.

[Zeus 6012]

*soccer

[shadow_operative 15932]

2 hours ago, Zeus said:

*soccer

what does FIFA stand for? and what does it govern? 

also, for all of the people who say this, how would you feel if someone from England started watching American tackle football and constantly referred to it as "American tackle football"? 

furthermore, when you watch/play/talk about tennis, do you correct people when they say "30-love" and tell them that it's actually "30-zero"? 

[utee94 15797]

The Brits invented the word "soccer."

I call this sport futbol to differentiate, plus it's fun to say.

[Zeus 6012]

5 hours ago, shadow_operative said:

what does FIFA stand for? and what does it govern? 

also, for all of the people who say this, how would you feel if someone from England started watching American tackle football and constantly referred to it as "American tackle football"? 

furthermore, when you watch/play/talk about tennis, do you correct people when they say "30-love" and tell them that it's actually "30-zero"? 

*Hand egg

[Pato del Muerto 52484]

Football shortened to footy
asSOCiation shortened to soccer

 

[Captain Ron 12862]

I agree. Soccer.

[gsoda3 3245]

12 hours ago, Huckleberry said:

Forcing the offense to allow the defense to set up is counter to that.

that's not what's happening.  the offense doesn't have to wait for the defense.  you just have to pass to someone else. 

[CDAK 216]

7 hours ago, shadow_operative said:

also, for all of the people who say this, how would you feel if someone from England started watching American tackle football and constantly referred to it as "American tackle football"? 

That would not bother me in the slightest. 

[gsoda3 3245]

what does FIFA stand for? and what does it govern? 
also, for all of the people who say this, how would you feel if someone from England started watching American tackle football and constantly referred to it as "American tackle football"? 
furthermore, when you watch/play/talk about tennis, do you correct people when they say "30-love" and tell them that it's actually "30-zero"? 

They already call it american football

[InkaUtexas 25856]

On 10/8/2020 at 10:31 PM, Captain Ron said:

I agree. Soccer.

Yes, but watch this just for shits and giggles. 

 

[WBT 20560]

The offense is forced to let the defense set up on free kicks because of a defender standing on or over the ball.  There should be more cards given for that.

[406W30th 1111]

I've seen those bandied about and none seem remotely radical. I don't know why anyone would really have a problem with any of them tbh.

Now, I've seen some crazy ideas discussed vis-a-vis using the the League Cup as a testing grounds: not allowing the goalkeeper to catch the ball, giving a penalty kick for a foul anywhere on the pitch (should the foul warrant one, at the ref's discretion), etc. Those are pretty wild and while I'm not sure they have a place in the game, I also like the idea of experimenting with the otherwise useless League Cup.

Nice to see Wenger in this role. He seems perfect for it.

 

[Liquor and Poker 3659]

How do these changes line the pockets of FIFA execs?  

[Gucci_Suit 2642]

I’m not sure throw-ins are a disadvantage if taken properly. 

[Deej 76750]

On 10/8/2020 at 4:19 PM, shadow_operative said:

also, for all of the people who say this, how would you feel if someone from England started watching American tackle football and constantly referred to it as "American tackle football"? 

I'd say they've never seen the Longhorns or Cowboys.