FIFA sets to replace throw-ins with kick-ins

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3 years ago

June 14, 2022

FIFA sets to replace throw-ins with kick-ins

Kick-ins will be used instead of throw-ins in football, according to football lawmakers.

Arsenal great and FIFA President Arsene Wenger has also endorsed the concept, which he claims will speed up the game.

The new notion was one of several topics and prospective adjustments considered at the International Football Association Board (Ifab) general meeting in Doha on Monday.

The Football Association banned the kick-in option in 1863, therefore throw-ins have been employed in the round-leather game since the 1860s.

As the kick-ins are likely to make a reappearance, Ifab indicated that the Dutch second division could be used for the trial.

Wenger, who is now the head of FIFA’s worldwide development, has previously endorsed kick-ins as a way to cut down on time-wasting and improve the game.

‘There are two significant time-wasters right now,’ he observed last year, referring to throw-ins and free-kicks, as well as a little bit goal-kicks because of how you play out now in the box.’

‘The goal is to make the game more spectacular and faster, and perhaps with throw-ins, you could play with your feet, but within a five-second time limit, for example.’

‘However, it must be tested before being accepted by the Ifab.’

Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 years ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”