The IFAB has unveiled new rules regarding goalkeepers for penalties. The doorman of the France team prefers to laugh.
New rule for goalkeepers from next season. From July 1, goalkeepers will be subject to new restrictions during an opposing penalty, as revealed by the IFAB, the body which governs the rules.
According to the rules, the goalkeeper should remain stoic on his line during the preparation for this duel, always keeping one foot on the line. “The goalkeeper cannot improperly distract the shooter, for example by delaying the execution of the penalty or by touching the posts, the crossbar or the nets“, specifies the IFAB in the updating of its regulations.
New rules which do not please the main interested parties and in particular Mike Maignan, described as a great specialist in penalties, he who moreover stopped the attempt by Memphis (90 + 3) during the big victory of the Blues against the Netherlands. Down (4-0).
On Twitter, the AC Milan goalkeeper prefers to laugh yellow about the situation. “New IFAB rules for penalties in 2026: goalkeepers must have their backs when the shot is taken and in the event of a save, indirect free kick.»
