Referee Dr. Felix Brych from Munich and his 17 colleagues will need to be aware of 95 rule adaptations during the finals of the European Championship, which will come into effect on 1st June. It is the most extensive modification of the rulebook for almost 20 years.
The new changes stretch from the change in the triple punishment rule to the direction of kick-off, the colour of undergarments to what can be printed on the official flags. Also new to the EUROs, is goal-line technology. The use of video evidence is still however a pipe dream. DFB.de has created an overview of the most important and curious changes, as well the list of EURO 2016 referees.
GOAL-LINE TECHNOLOGY: After the technology was used at the World Cup in Brazil, it will now make its debut at the EUROs. The same system will be used as in the Bundesliga (Hawk Eye)
TRIPLE PUNISHMENT: The controversial rule – red card, penalty and a suspension for preventing a clear goal-scoring opportunity in the penalty area, has been modified. If a player has no chance to play the ball, or uses his hands to aid him, it will still mean a red card. However, if he tries to stop his opponent with reasonable force, but gets there a second too late (tries to make a fair challenge but doesn’t quite manage it), then it will only be a yellow.
PENALTY KICK: A stutter in the run-up is still allowed, but the shot must be one continuous motion. If he doesn’t do this, then he will see yellow, and a free-kick will be awarded to the opposing team. The goalkeeper can also receive a yellow now for coming off his line too early, if the ball doesn’t go in.
TREATMENT: Short breaks (20 to 25 seconds) are now allowed on the pitch, if the opponent receives a card for the foul. The player is no longer obliged to leave the field of play and may stay on afterwards as well. Leaving the pitch used to be compulsory.
KICK-OFF: It no longer has to be played forward, and can now also go backwards or to the side.
SENDING-OFF: It is now possible before the start of the match. Nevertheless, teams are still allowed to kick off with eleven players.
EQUIPMENT: After the unintentional loss of a boot or shin pad, the player may play on without it until the next break in play. This wasn’t allowed previously.
THROW-IN: Must be executed with both hands.
DRINKS BREAK: Is now officially allowed in high heat.
UNDERGARMENTS: If they are noticeable, they must be the same colour as the shorts.
FLAGS: They are now allowed to be printed with the logos of clubs or associations.
THE EURO 2016 REFEREES: Martin Atkinson, Mark Clattenburg (both England), Dr. Felix Brych (Germany), Cüneyt Cakir (Turkey), William Collum (Scotland), Jonas Eriksson (Sweden), Ovidiu Hategan (Romania), Sergei Karasew (Russia), Viktor Kassai (Hungary), Pavel Kralovec (Czech Republic), Björn Kuipers (Netherlands), Szymon Marciniak (Poland), Milorad Mazic (Serbia), Svein Moen (Norway), Nicola Rizzoli (Italy), Damir Skomina (Slovenia), Clément Turpin (France), Carlos Velasco Carballo (Spain).
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Referee Dr. Felix Brych from Munich and his 17 colleagues will need to be aware of 95 rule adaptations during the finals of the European Championship, which will come into effect on 1st June. It is the most extensive modification of the rulebook for almost 20 years.
The new changes stretch from the change in the triple punishment rule to the direction of kick-off, the colour of undergarments to what can be printed on the official flags. Also new to the EUROs, is goal-line technology. The use of video evidence is still however a pipe dream. DFB.de has created an overview of the most important and curious changes, as well the list of EURO 2016 referees.
GOAL-LINE TECHNOLOGY: After the technology was used at the World Cup in Brazil, it will now make its debut at the EUROs. The same system will be used as in the Bundesliga (Hawk Eye)
TRIPLE PUNISHMENT: The controversial rule – red card, penalty and a suspension for preventing a clear goal-scoring opportunity in the penalty area, has been modified. If a player has no chance to play the ball, or uses his hands to aid him, it will still mean a red card. However, if he tries to stop his opponent with reasonable force, but gets there a second too late (tries to make a fair challenge but doesn’t quite manage it), then it will only be a yellow.
PENALTY KICK: A stutter in the run-up is still allowed, but the shot must be one continuous motion. If he doesn’t do this, then he will see yellow, and a free-kick will be awarded to the opposing team. The goalkeeper can also receive a yellow now for coming off his line too early, if the ball doesn’t go in.
TREATMENT: Short breaks (20 to 25 seconds) are now allowed on the pitch, if the opponent receives a card for the foul. The player is no longer obliged to leave the field of play and may stay on afterwards as well. Leaving the pitch used to be compulsory.
KICK-OFF: It no longer has to be played forward, and can now also go backwards or to the side.
SENDING-OFF: It is now possible before the start of the match. Nevertheless, teams are still allowed to kick off with eleven players.
EQUIPMENT: After the unintentional loss of a boot or shin pad, the player may play on without it until the next break in play. This wasn’t allowed previously.
THROW-IN: Must be executed with both hands.
DRINKS BREAK: Is now officially allowed in high heat.
UNDERGARMENTS: If they are noticeable, they must be the same colour as the shorts.
FLAGS: They are now allowed to be printed with the logos of clubs or associations.
THE EURO 2016 REFEREES: Martin Atkinson, Mark Clattenburg (both England), Dr. Felix Brych (Germany), Cüneyt Cakir (Turkey), William Collum (Scotland), Jonas Eriksson (Sweden), Ovidiu Hategan (Romania), Sergei Karasew (Russia), Viktor Kassai (Hungary), Pavel Kralovec (Czech Republic), Björn Kuipers (Netherlands), Szymon Marciniak (Poland), Milorad Mazic (Serbia), Svein Moen (Norway), Nicola Rizzoli (Italy), Damir Skomina (Slovenia), Clément Turpin (France), Carlos Velasco Carballo (Spain).
