Ghanaian football fan proposes major penalty rule change to IFAB
He wants the Laws of the Game amended so that play stops whenever a goalkeeper saves a penalty, preventing other players from scoring from the rebound.
A Ghanaian football fan named Maxwell Atuanor Dwirah has suggested to the International Football Association Board (IFAB) that the Laws of the Game should be amended regarding penalty kicks. Dwirah's proposal aims to introduce a rule change that would require play to halt whenever a goalkeeper successfully blocks a penalty kick, thereby preventing other players from scoring from the rebound.
In a letter to the Secretary of IFAB's Laws of the Game Committee, Dwirah expressed his belief that goalkeepers should be given full credit for their successful saves. He argued that the current rule allowing other players to follow up and score after a save is unacceptable. Dwirah's proposal stipulates that if a goalkeeper saves a penalty, the game should stop and restart with a goal kick, similar to the conclusion of penalty shootouts.
Dwirah contends that implementing this change would make penalty situations fairer and acknowledge the hard work of goalkeepers. He stated that this alteration would ensure that goalkeepers receive full recognition for their efforts and contribute to a more equitable and engaging game.
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