Dibu Martinez's mind games during the World Cup trigger drastic rule change
Reading Time: 1min | Sat. 25.03.23. | 22:51
Keepers can no longer distract penalty takers
Goalkeepers can no longer distract penalty takers as a new law has been approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB).
"The defending goalkeeper must remain on the goal line, facing the kicker, between the goalposts, without touching the goalposts, crossbar or goal net, until the ball is kicked," IFAB said in their law changes 2023/24 report.
"The goalkeeper must not behave in a manner that fails to show respect for the game and the opponent, i.e. by unfairly distracting the kicker," it added.
🚨 BREAKING: From July 1st, IFAB rule changes have prevented goalkeepers from taunting during penalties.
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• GKs cannot touch goalposts & nets 🥅
• Delay execution of penalty ⏰
• Unfairly distract the taker 👀
• Behaviours that fail to show respect 😤 pic.twitter.com/R6y1667ekT
The IFAB said the goalie must not behave in a way that unfairly distracts the kicker, such as delaying the taking of the kick or touching the goalposts, crossbar, or goal net, which are common tricks to break the concentration of the penalty taker. New rules will come into force from July 1.
Albeit they don't mention what and who affected the imposing of the new rules, it definitely has a lot to do with Emiliano Dibu Martinez's behaviour during the FIFA World Cup showdown between his Argentina and France in Qatar in December.
