CONMEBOL, South American soccer’s governing physique, introduced on Tuesday that groups competing in subsequent month’s Copa America might be granted an additional substitution in instances of concussion or suspected head trauma.
This rule modification will prolong to all different tournaments organized by CONMEBOL after the Copa America’s kickoff on June 20, with the event concluding on July 14 within the United States.
“In addition to the five changes per team authorized by the regulations, a potential sixth will be added to take care of the health of the players,” CONMEBOL mentioned in an announcement.
“This is an extra substitution in the event of a suspected head injury or concussion. To do so, the main referee or the fourth official must be informed, and a pink card will be used.”
Several head harm charities have known as for using concussion substitutions in soccer, with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) enshrining them in soccer’s legal guidelines in March however leaving it open to organizers of particular person competitions to implement.
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