The fourteenth round of the First Division tournament offers a new protocol for communication between referees and players.
This Friday the premiere of the “Captains’ exclusive area” in it Argentine football. This new regulation was a line of action from the FIFA to protect referees and improve the image of the sport.
This means that “Only the captain of each team will be allowed to approach the referees” during crucial decision-making. The aim is to reduce the unrest around the judges.
In a meeting with the captains, the national director of arbitration Federico Beligoy He asked the players to “help him” to which the Argentine football “doesn’t be so ugly”.
What is the “Captains Zone”?
This regulation was implemented by the UEFA in the past Eurocup of Germany who won Spain in July. What is sought with this rule is to avoid riots around the referee when there is a dubious play, he is called from the VAR or, directly, resorts to the technological tool.
The success of the application of the measure in the Eurocup resulted in the IFAB -the entity that regulates the rules of the game at a global level- decides to implement it in other leagues, such as in Brazil.
It should be noted that only the captains may approach the referee when he needs to explain crucial decisions to them.
Designated players must also communicate in a respectful manner and avoid exaggerated arguments.
In addition, any player who approaches the referee in the middle of the conversation with the captains may be cautioned, although the referee may request the presence of any other player who is not the captain to explain what he deems necessary.
Source: Ambito
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