Referees Committee Approves New Season Changes
The Saudi Football Association's referees committee has approved new amendments to the game rules for the upcoming season, aimed at improving match management and reducing protests. Among the most notable changes: substituted players must leave the field within 10 seconds; Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology is now permitted to correct incorrect cards or warnings, with the ability to review decisions that directly affect the match outcome. Additionally, new regulations have been introduced regarding the timing for players returning from treatment and exiting the field in protest, and communication with the referee is now limited to the team captain only, in an effort to reduce protests. Changes have also been made to corner kick rules, such as implementing a countdown timer of 5 seconds before execution, repeating kicks in the case of an unintentional double touch that results in a goal, and allowing immediate review of corner kick decisions. Overall, these amendments focus on enhancing fairness and minimizing refereeing errors in the Saudi Pro League.
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