I thought of writing after a long time again and to get
connected to the world of readers. With the ongoing FIFA world cup, thought it
would be better if I could write something about the game of Football, in a way
if I could suggest something to make this game more entertaining.
Recommendation 1:
Usually it has been noticed that a team after scoring a
leading goal, try to kill the excitement in the game, especially in the second
half by doing back passes to the goalkeeper. To keep the game alive and competitive in such
situations, FIFA may start a rule, thereby an opponent player may be allowed stand
near the goalkeeper to ensure no back-pass to the goalkeeper by foot. He would
not be active unless, the ball crosses him or opponents pass any ball to the
goalkeeper by foot (which would be less likely after implementing this rule).
Of course, I believe this rule can be improvised further by the expert minds.
Recommendation 2:
The current VAR implemented by FIFA has undoubtedly a good
use of technology. However, it seems that it still has flaws which could deny
justice to the player and the team against whom the foul has been committed.
For example, like yesterday (for people who witnessed England V/S Tunisia
match) England could have been awarded 2 penalties for 2 fouls committed by
Tunisian players in their Box. In such events the game could become more
competitive if that particular player or the captain of that team could appeal
to the ref on the field to check the reply and take the final decision. Such
Appeal could be restricted to 1 appeal per match per team. In case of valid appeal,
the team appealing would retain one more chance to appeal. If the appeal is
invalid, the team may just lose a chance to appeal again. Of course while implementing this rule, FIFA can continue with the existing set up whereby refs are communicating for the possible fraud being missed or inappropriately awarded.
I only wish that, the most loved game on the planet to be more fair, competitive, exciting and alive till the last whistle. Please let me know your comments and feedback on this topic or the write-up.
Thank you!
