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Colina called for an updated protocol to allow VAR to step in if a foul occurs before the ball is played.

There are many examples of them including England’s goal. They drew 1-1. against Uruguay at Wembley in March

Cole Palmer took a corner but Adam Wharton blocked Jose Maria Jimenez’s effort before the ball could be struck.

This saw the ball saved by Fernando Muslera which allowed Harvey Barnes to slot past and Ben White headed wide from close range.

VAR protocol previously did not allow a foul to be assessed before a corner was taken, but the Italian asked Ifab to change this.

IFAB has now accepted the request, and says any offense that occurs before a set has been taken and has a direct impact on a goal that leads to a penalty or disciplinary action can be reviewed.

The measure will be applied to the World Cup and will be re-evaluated after the tournament.

This means that for England’s goal, VAR can recommend a re-award for a corner due to Wharton’s foul on Gimenez.

“We think this is very unfair, the goal is given when the defender is prevented from defending,” said Colina.

“The sole purpose of a clearly illegal block made by an attacker was to prevent the defender from being able to defend his opponent.

“We are very confident that we will receive an explanation from IFAB before the World Cup. We are sure that no one can object to VAR interfering before the ball is played.”

This only applies to offensive fouls, not defensive or pulling fouls.

Colina explained the new rule to players who cover their mouths with their hands, arms or shirt while facing an opponent.

This will now be after a red card The controversial event Featuring Benfica winger Gianluca Pristiani and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior in a Champions League match in February.

Prestiani He was suspended for six games. From UEFA for homophobic behaviour.

“If the conversation is friendly, you can continue doing it without any problems,” says Colina.

“The speech is contradictory and covering the mouth means that you are doing something very wrong, which is possible, and the penalty is the red card.”

Colina also said that the judges are ready to monitor the conflict in the area and that the authorities will provide information on the tactical approach of the groups.