The UEFA confirmed this Tuesday the implementation of a new measure for the start of Euro 2024. Now, speed and less confrontation between referees and players will be sought for the decisions made
In the continental competition, which is about to begin, The only ones authorized to speak with the referee will be the captains.
In a statement signed by Roberto Rosettiresponsible for UEFA refereeing, explains that the purpose of the measure is to better understand the referee’s decisions as there is not so much friction between many players and the referee.
🇪🇺 Roberto Rosetti, head of European referees: “In the Euro Cup only the captains will be able to speak with the referees, the other players who do so will be reprimanded” pic.twitter.com/5zjGOwKQF5
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“We ask that all teams ensure that their captain is the only player who speaks to the referee. We ask that captains ensure that their teammates do not encroach on or surround the referee, allowing direct conversations to occur so that the decision is conveyed in a timely and respectful manner“, Explain.
In addition, he announced the penalty that a player risks if, without being the captain, he complains to the judge about a decision: “Any teammate who ignores the role of his captain and/or approach the referee showing any sign of disrespect or disagreement “He will receive a yellow card.”
In the event that the captain is a goalkeeper, a player from the team must be designated to speak with the judge. Furthermore, he calls on the latter to create confidence in the players by clearing all doubts regarding the error in question.
“Being a referee in the modern game is very difficult. The official in the middle takes between 200 to 250 decisions per match in difficult and sometimes controversial situations”
An open letter from UEFA managing director of refereeing Roberto Rosetti ahead of #EURO2024: ⬇️
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Finally, he announces that he will do everything possible to explain these new measures by sending a referee commissioner to each of the teams to discuss and present them.
“Adopting this approach and empowering referees will lead to an increase in the already very high quality of refereeing in our competitions and better matches for players and fans to enjoy during the tournament,” the statement said.
When does the Euro Cup start?
The tournament starts on June 14 this year and will last for a month. The venue for the 2024 edition is Germany and will begin with the match between the teams of Germany and Scotland at the Allianz Arena, in Munich. The closing match will be in Berlin on July 14.
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