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La Liga Implements New Arbitration Laws
The Spanish refereeing committee has approved new rules for the upcoming 2026-2027 season in La Liga, aimed at improving match management and reducing time-wasting. The key points include: players being required to leave the field within 10 seconds of being substituted; fines for goalkeepers suspected of feigning injury to delay the game, with them needing to leave the pitch for one minute after play resumes. Additionally, penalty kick rules have been modified so that if there is an unintended double touch, the penalty is retaken, and if missed, it is considered a missed attempt. Furthermore, the ball will be awarded to the opposing team if play is delayed during throw-ins or goal kicks. A penalty will also be awarded if an outfield defender deliberately touches the ball inside the penalty area while the goalkeeper is possession with their foot. These changes are part of efforts to standardize refereeing and reduce administrative errors, with implementation beginning at the start of the new season on August 15, 2026.
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