The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has proposed a new rule that would implement an eight-second countdown for goalkeepers when restarting play.
Under this new regulation, the referee will raise their hand three seconds after the goalkeeper has possession of the ball. Following that, the referee will start a five-second countdown during which the goalkeeper must put the ball back into play.
According to BBC reports, this rule has been trialed in Malta and the English League Two, where it has proven to be effective.
