Football
Premier League to make major rule change after finally following UEFA
Premier League referees will be able to book players who approach them without permission next season as part of new measures introduced to avoid confrontations in the top flight
Premier League chiefs are set to make a major rule change that will mean only captains can approach referees starting next season, in a move that aligns the English top flight with UEFA. New guidelines from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) state that each team should only delegate one player to speak to an official during a match, with the captain the most obvious choice.
