Just like any other sport, football has evolved over the years, and plenty of those changes directly refer to changing rules. For instance, the introduction of VAR technology has revolutionized football, while numerous odd ideas like cancelling offside or introducing a blue or green card, haven’t been accepted (so far).The latest intriguing proposal comes from Italy, from a renowned man who should be listened to – Pierluigi Collina. Speaking to Repubblica, arguably the best football referee ever believes that a rebound after a saved penalty should not be allowed anymore.##EDITORS_CHOICE##”I believe there is an excessive gap between the opportunities available to the attacker and those of the goalkeeper. On average, 75% of penalties are already scored, and often, the penalty kick is a bigger chance than the one taken away by the foul. On top of that, the attacker is also given a chance to play the rebound off the goalkeeper. In my opinion, goalkeepers should be complaining,” Collina said via Football Italia.🗣️ Collina: “The penalty kick is a bigger chance than the one taken away by the foul. And they can hit the rebound. I think there should be no rebounds, either it’s a goal or a goal kick. Also, it would get rid of players crowding the area before the kick, it looks like horses… pic.twitter.com/mFGeuqFM2j— Football Talk (@FootballTalkHQ) February 11, 2025 Except for easing things for custodians, the 64-year-old sees another benefit of the eventual rule change.”One solution is the ‘one shot’ rule. Just like in penalty shootouts after extra time. No rebound. Either you score or play resumes with a goal kick, period. This would also eliminate the spectacle we see before a penalty is taken, with everyone crowding around the area. It looks like horses at the starting gates before the Palio di Siena,” stated the Italian.##NAJAVA_MECA_8702388##
