Raphael Varane attacks new FA rules involving ‘longer games and more intensity’, says they’re ‘damaging’ the sport

Premier League's new changes may alter teams' playing styles.

Raphael Varane attacks new FA rules involving ‘longer games and more intensity’, says they’re ‘damaging’ the sport

Premier League flag (L) and Raphael Varane (R). (Source: Getty)

Manchester United’s star center-back and World Cup winner, Raphael Varane, went onto Twitter to voice his emotions regarding the newly implemented EFA rules. He shared his concern regarding the new Premier League rules, which are going to take place this upcoming season.

French International Varane expressed his concern about the physical and mental impact of new EFA rules on players and managers. The teaser of these new rules was seen in the Charity Shield match at Wembley, with Arsenal‘s 100th-minute equalizer by Trossard.

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Chiefly, these rules are similar to what was witnessed in the Qatar World Cup. Raphael Varane also mentioned how the FA failed to acknowledge the managers’ and the players’ feedback. He mentioned that these changes are just an added pressure and are being enforced forth despite the previous feedback.

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The former Real Madrid defender also wrote that the football committee paid no attention to the consequences before enforcing such law/rule changes. Despite his concern, the world has its own perspective and it would be interesting to see how the footballing world reacts to this.

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A look at new Premier League rules for the 2023-24 season

New changes will be enforced from the upcoming Premier League season.
New changes will be enforced from the upcoming Premier League season. (Source: Pinterest)

The upcoming Premier League season will see various changes in the game style. Less than one week before the English club football commences. Fans are now anticipating how the new rules and regulations will impact the game.

Some of these changes include the most asked change by the Goalkeepers regarding their foot placement during penalties. Now, they can have one foot behind the goal line. However, the change has come with a downside which denies them to distract a player before a penalty kick. Also, now the referees will have the power of directly booking the players for any indiscipline’ activity. Relating to overloading by the players. Since it was often seen that the referees were hounded by the players.

This rule, in particular, garnered much support as many felt that it was only time to protect the refs during games. Besides various other rules such as booking managers, and adding extra time for ball wasting are also introduced.

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