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*_NEW RULES IN THE 2016/17 PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON_*

★ *CHANGE 1: ```Kick-off```*
The kick-off restart can now go backwards
As seen at Euro 2016, the ball no longer has to go forward at kick-off. The previous law stated the ball had to go into the opposition half at the restart, but it has been changed to allow it to move in any direction, as long as it "clearly moves". This change has paved the way for one-man kick-offs, as seen at Euro 2016.

★ *CHANGE 2: ```Pre-match red cards```*
It will now be possible to get a red card before the match starts
Referees will be able to give a player a red card before the match kicks off. This allows officials to punish red-card offences (e.g. violent conduct) in the warm-up or as the two teams line up in the tunnel. The new law states a player may be sent off any time between the pre-match inspection and when the referee leaves the field at the end of the game.

★ *CHANGE 3: ```An end to the 'triple-punishment law'```*
Players may only receive a yellow card if they concede a penalty
The previous 'triple-punishment' law meant a player who denied a goal-scoring opportunity in the box was automatically red-carded and handed a suspension, as well as giving away a penalty.
The law has now been changed so players committing accidental fouls that deny goal-scoring opportunities in the penalty area will not be automatically sent off, with a yellow card sufficient punishment.
As the amendment states: "When a denial of a goalscoring opportunity offence is committed by a defender in the penalty area, the penalty kick effectively restores the goalscoring opportunity so the punishment for the player should be less strong (e.g. a yellow card) than when the offence is committed outside the penalty area. However, when the offence is handball or clearly not a genuine attempt to play or challenge for the ball, the player will be sent off."

★ *CHANGE 4: ``` Treating injuries```*
Players will be able to receive treatment quickly on the pitch if they are injured in a challenge that results in a yellow or red card
If a player is fouled and hurt by an opponent who subsequently receives a yellow or red card for the challenge, the injured player may be quickly treated on the pitch without the need to leave the field of play.
It was widely seen as unfair that a player injured by a serious foul was forced off the pitch for treatment, temporarily placing the fouled team at a numerical disadvantage.

★ *CHANGE 5: ``` Changing boots/equipment```*
Assistant referees or fourth officials will be able to check players before they return to the pitch
A player who briefly leaves the field (e.g. to change boots) may have his new boots checked by an assistant referee or fourth official before returning to play.
Previously, the player required the referee's permission to return.

★ *CHANGE 6: ```Penalties```*
Feinting once the run-up is complete will result in a yellow card for the taker
Among several minor changes to the laws regarding penalties, potentially the most interesting is the amendment to yellow card a penalty taker who "illegally feints" once his run-up is complete. This means slowing to a stop immediately before shooting is not allowed, with a yellow card and an indirect free-kick to the opposition the result.
The law does stress feinting during a run-up is still permitted.

★ *CHANGE 7: ``` Infringements by substitutes/team officials ```*
Diego Simeone watched much of Atletico Madrid's win over Malaga from the stand after he was sent off
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was sent to the stands in April after a member of his backroom team threw a ball onto the pitch during a La Liga game in an attempt to interrupt an opponent's attack.
To address what was threatening to become a growing trend, the law has been changed so that if play is stopped due to interference from a team official or substitute, rather than the award of an indirect free-kick or drop ball, the referee will now award a free-kick or penalty kick to the opposition.

★ *CHANGE 8: ``` colour of undergarments```*
Hector Bellerin's undershorts are the same colour as his shorts
The new rule states undershorts/tights must be the same colour as the main colour of the shorts or the lowest part of the shorts. This takes into account shorts with a different coloured hem.
Undershirts must still be the same colour as the main colour of the shirt sleeve.

★ *CHANGE 9: ```Offside```*
The offside rule has once again been clarified
A couple of minor clarifications to the offside rule. The law now states the halfway line is neutral, meaning a player must have part of the body (excluding arms or hands) in the opponents' half to be flagged offside.
A free-kick resulting from an offside will now
always take place where the offence is committed.

★ *CHANGE 10:``` Handballs```*
Yellow cards will be awarded when handballs prevent a promising attacking opportunity
In an effort to stop referees brandishing yellow cards for every handball, "preventing an opponent gaining possession" has been removed from the list of bookable offences.
Handball is now a yellow card offence when "it stops/interferes with a promising attack".

★ *CHANGE 11: ```Restarts```*
When taking a corner, the ball must clearly move
The phrase "clearly moves" has been added to the law on restarts, meaning attempts to trick the opposition by lightly tapping the ball at a corner (or free-kick) and then dribbling will come to an end. This amendment is part of a renewed emphasis on what constitutes sporting behaviour "within the spirit of the game".

⇨ *CHANGE 12: ```Player behaviour```*
Referees have been asked to clamp down on situations when players contest their decisions
Referees have been urged to take a stronger stand on "intolerable behaviour" by players following a joint statement by the Premier League, English Football League and FA.
Running to contest decisions, arguing face-to-face with officials, and "visibly disrespectful" actions will result in yellow cards.
Red cards will be issued to players who confront officials and use insulting and/or offensive language or gestures towards them.
The aim is to "reduce disrespectful conduct such as aggressively challenging decisions or running from distance to confront an official."
A complete breakdown of the amendments to the laws of the game can be found on FIFA's website.

This rules are ryt on time bcus of d likes of Diego Costa. Expecially rule no 2

SUPERPACK:
The Argentine failed to make the top three for the Best Player in Europe accolade in favour of the Real Madrid duo and the Atletico and France striker Lionel Messi has been left out of the top three shortlist for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann in the running. Messi was not even placed fourth in the long list of 10 candidates as Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez bumped him down to fifth.
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Ronaldo is favourite for the award, having led Real Madrid to their 11th Champions League win in 2015-16, before being crowned European champion with Portugal after seeing off France in the final at Euro 2016.
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Bale, meanwhile, also won the Champions League with Madrid, while inspiring Wales to the semi-finals at the European Championship.
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France striker Griezmann lost the Champions League final with Atletico, and was also on the losing side to Ronaldo at the Euros, although he was crowned top scorer with six goals.


The award, which Messi won last year, is voted for by journalists from UEFA's member nations. Gianluigi Buffon, Toni Kroos, Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer and Pepe were the other players on the long list.
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The winner will be announced on August 25, the day of the draw for the Champions League group stage.
http://m.goal.com/s/en/news/13762/uefa/2016/08/05/26237562/messi-snubbed-as-bale-ronaldo-griezmann-up-for-uefa-best


Lalasticlala

Anthoine Griezman had outshine CR7 yet he won't get d award bcus CR7 na UEFA pikin

Oasis007:
Breaking: Pogba is back at Manchester United!

He's permitted to undergo Medical!



http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2016/Aug/Paul-Pogba-given-permission-for-medical-at-Aon-Training-Complex-ahead-of-transfer-to-Man-United.aspx?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=ManUtd

Cc Lalasticlala, Mynd44

Waste of money. I wuld rather buy Tony kroos

Julester:
Hey,

about a month ago I met this nigerian guy on some flirt app. We started talking on Skype and Whatsapp, and we've had hours of video and text chats ever since. He said I love pretty fast, which confused me a lot, and I told him that he would be delusional if that was the truth, but he did not let go of me. I started falling for him, and now "I love you" has become part of our daily routine.

I started reading a lot about Lagos, his city of residence, and I came across the word "scam", which again both confused and worried me. I even confronted him with that, which first made him break out in laughter, and when I did not let go, he started being all offended.

He told me that he just finished schooling, but isn't able to find a job that would make him enough money to make a living, so he told me that he's supported by his family.

He never asked me for money. And he wanted me to come visit, but I told him that that would be too dangerous for me, and that he should visit me first here in Germany.

So that's the plan now. He told me that he will borrow the money for his ticket from people he knows as soon as he's able to show them his visa.

Yet, I read that many Nigerian/ African guys are only dating abroad that way they can live a better life.

I can't and I don't wanna believe that everything he told me so far is a lie.

What does this whole thing sound like to you guys?

Thanks for reading.

Lemme ask first. Who is paying for the travelling ticket?

engineerboat:
Fulllll time nigeria continue their impressive run.

Maintain the top of the group.


6points one the bag

Chai 2nd match gone and PHCN no lemme watch am.
Hmmm!!! PHCN diariz God ooooooooo