UEFA enacts extensive prohibition on idling at European Tournaments.
Football players frequently gripe to referees, sometimes even in groups. However, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) intends to halt this behavior during the European Championship in Germany (June 14 - July 14). UEFA's referee chief, Robert Rosetti, has declared that only team captains should voice their concerns to the referees. Otherwise, they'll endure a yellow card penalty.
According to Rosetti, "it's impossible to justify a decision when 22 players are all talking at you." Communication issues could potentially disrupt the game and tarnish soccer's reputation. Thus, "the only player who should be allowed to talk to the referee is the captain of the team."
German captain İlkay Gündoğan, for instance, is charged with ensuring his teammates uphold respect for the referee, maintaining a distance, and not touching the official. If a player defies the captain's instructions, they'll be liable for a caution. If the captain is a goalkeeper, "an outfield player must be designated to serve as a point of contact in case a contentious situation arises at the opposite end of the field."
Enhancing Referee-Player Interaction
Rosetti made it clear that referees, which include Germans Daniel Siebert and Felix Zwayer, ought to clarify their decisions more often. "The referees are encouraged to have an open conversation with the captains in order to create a respectful environment for everyone." This approach is intended to help develop trust between players and officials. In addition, these officials will share detailed video assistant information with captains and coaches to provide better context for their decisions.
UEFA is spearheading this adjustment. In early March, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) decided to implement a one-year trial of this rule for the upcoming season, mimicking practices in other sports like rugby.
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Source: www.ntv.de
