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Laws of the Game Updated for 2024/25

This season’s main changes relate to handball, penalty kicks and temporary dismissals.

IFAB are the guardians of the Laws of the Game, comprising of four British football associations (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and FIFA. Each year the Laws of the Game are reviewed, and feedback is obtained from national associations and the Football and Technical Advisory Panels.

This season’s main changes relate to handball, penalty kicks and temporary dismissals. These new changes are to be applied for the new season including current pre-season games.

To ensure you are up-to-date with the changes, please utilise the supporting documents and appropriate links below.

Temporary Dismissals (Sin Bins)

Sin Bins are an established part of the grassroots game. Following the law changes, the implementation of these for 2024/25 season has been made easier.

To review the simplified process please follow the links:

READ GUIDANCE

VIEW INFOGRAPHIC

Other resources

Download the IFAB Laws of the Game

Read the IFAB Law changes

View Presentation of all changes & Laws of the Game 2024/25

Read the new Laws of the Game on the IFAB app