Raphael Varane joined Manchester United in August 2021Manchester United defender Raphael Varane says new injury time and dissent rules are "damaging our game" and players are "not being heard". "Across what is now essentially a year-long football season, players are already thinking of these additional minutes in terms of extra games being played. Upon that recommendation, the Football Association and English Football League have told match officials to add on the exact time taken for certain events - like goals and substitutions - rather than the "nominal" amount they have previously used. Tougher punishment for poor behaviourThe Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, Women's Super League, Women's Championship, National League System (Steps 1-4) and referees' governing body PGMOL have joined together to launch a 'participant charter' external-link . It was also developed in partnership with the League Managers Association and Professional Footballers' Association.

Source: Express August 07, 2023 11:14 UTC