What's happened
Football's lawmaking body, IFAB, has announced trials for sin-bins and potential VAR expansion in professional football.
Why it matters
The trials and potential expansion of VAR's powers are significant developments in professional football, aiming to address player behavior and improve decision-making during matches.
What the papers say
The Times reports on Rangers manager Philippe Clement's strong opposition to sin-bins, while The Guardian and The Independent focus on the expansion of sin-bins and the potential VAR changes announced by IFAB. The Times also includes warnings from English rugby's leading coaches about the potential impact of sin-bins in football.
How we got here
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has been considering various measures to address player behavior and improve decision-making in professional football. The potential expansion of VAR's powers and the trial of sin-bins have been discussed in response to rising dissent in the men's game.
More on these topics
-
The International Football Association Board is the body that determines the Laws of the Game of association football. IFAB was founded in 1886 to agree standardised Laws for international competition, and has since acted as the "guardian" of the internat
-
The video assistant referee is an assistant referee in association football who reviews decisions made by the head referee with the use of video footage and headset for communication.