FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he is focused on the most important measure for football’s future and will continue to monitor the game’s impact.
Since only team captains can approach the referee in certain situations, FIFA has issued guidelines to all participating teams at the Olympic Football Tournaments Paris 2024.
If competition organizers around the world want to use this method, FIFA encourages them to do so from the elite level down.
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, stated the following regarding the significance of the new measure:
“Without referees there is no football. Protecting match officials and ensuring they are treated with respect is fundamental for the future of the game. Implementing measures such as “captain only” is crucial in maintaining the spirit of football and safeguarding those who uphold its laws.”
The Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, also applauded the initiative:
“This is an important step based on the overarching idea of further enhancing fairness and respect in football while enabling an open line of dialogue between the referee and the teams. As we have seen in the past, measures that are in defence of football end up being accepted.”
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament begins, one day before the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament does.
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