English FA updates pitch boundary rules
The authorities overseeing English football have issued new safety regulations prohibiting the use of solid barriers made of bricks, hollow concrete blocks, or concrete around the stadiums. This comes in the wake of the death of former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigard, who was 21 years old when he suffered a brain injury in September 2025 after colliding with a concrete barrier during a match. These modifications follow a review of safety standards and guidelines for clubs in the three lowest levels (1 to 6) of the Premier League, requiring the removal of barriers or their coverage with appropriate protective measures as quickly as possible.
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