Important change in football: The penalty shootout rule has a completely new order!

The International Football Association Board (IFAB), which has the authority to set and change the Laws of the Game, has issued a new ruling on the infamous “double touch” situation during a penalty kick. According to it, from July 1, 2025, if a penalty kick is accidentally touched twice during the kick, the situation will be handled differently.

Under the previous rule, if the penalty kicker accidentally touched the ball twice, a goal was not awarded and a free kick was awarded to the opposing team. This would have resulted in the player facing an unfair penalty due to unforeseen circumstances.

Now, the new rule approved by the IFAB provides a more objective and fair approach to the situation. If a player accidentally touches the ball twice during a penalty kick - for example, by slipping or accidentally getting into another position, and touching it twice with the supporting foot and the kicking foot - and in this case the ball goes into the goal, the referee will not disallow the goal. In this case, the referee will allow the penalty to be retaken.

This change was made so that players would not be unfairly penalized for accidental mistakes or technical failures. Thus, players will no longer be punished for accidental situations and will have a second chance. The new rule was also positively received by players, coaches and fans. This innovation will further increase the fairness and transparency of the game.

According to international experts, this change will make football more interesting and friendly. Because many players are under serious psychological pressure when taking penalties. In such a situation, accidental technical errors that occur are no longer a disaster for the player, but open the door to a second chance.

Currently, many clubs and national teams are already taking into account the rules related to this innovation in their training. This change will help improve the technique and skills of players, as well as reduce the psychological pressure during the penalty shootout.

It is worth noting that this new procedure will officially come into force worldwide from July 1, 2025. It is hoped that this important change in football will be both interesting and fair news for all football fans, players and coaches.