CBF refereeing committee meets Santos to clarify new football rules
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The Refereeing Committee of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) held a talk with the Santos squad this Thursday (16) at a hotel in Barra da Tijuca about the new football rules. The meeting is aimed at Peixe’s match against Universidad Central (VEN) in the Copa Sudamericana next Tuesday (21), since CONMEBOL has announced that it will adopt the changes in its competitions starting this month. The CBF is available to clubs to provide assistance and explain the changes to players, coaching staff, and directors.
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In Brazilian football, the implementation of the new Laws of the Game, approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and already used by FIFA at the 2026 World Cup, is still to be discussed. In August, the CBF will hold a technical meeting with representatives of Série A and Série B clubs. The meeting will serve to present studies on the impact of the rule changes, share the experience observed during the World Cup, and finalize the schedule for adoption in competitions organized by the entity.
Cláudio Soares, CBF Refereeing Instructor, alongside Alexandre Mattos, Santos Football ExecutiveCredits: Luciana Vermell/ CBF
CBF refereeing instructor Cláudio Soares spoke about the work carried out with Santos and praised the players’ understanding of the new rules.
“This closer relationship between the CBF and the clubs is very important, especially in clarifying some situations regarding the new rules. I found the meeting very productive; the players interacted, asked questions, and cleared up doubts, as did the coaching staff. Brazilian football can only benefit from this relationship between the CBF and the clubs, with all the necessary guidance being provided so that we can have quality football within the rules of the game,” said the instructor.
CBF Refereeing Committee in a lecture on the new rulesCredits: Luciana Vermell/ CBF
The work carried out by the Committee was also praised by Santos. Peixe’s Football Executive, Alexandre Mattos, highlighted the talk with the Santos squad in clarifying the new football rules.
“The rule was made clear at the World Cup. It will curb the issue of the famous time-wasting and game delays. That’s great. And we have to thank the CBF for being available to be with us explaining the changes. We were very satisfied, and I believe the players understood, are preparing themselves, and that we were able to understand the rules. It is very satisfying, and I am sure that, once again, it is being a great benefit for world football and, in this case, Brazilian football as well,” said Alexandre Mattos.
Santos squad follows the presentation on the new football rulesCredits: Luciana Vermell/ CBF
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