Puncheon comes on Puncheon scores, and then Mata does too, who wrote this script. It happened just as I was browsing this thread, haven't got to the others yet!
Two big games going on.... Paris St Germain 1-1 Marseille Bayern Munich 0-0 Borussia Dortmund AC Milan 0-0 Juventus
Biggest club in Germany. Best players. Would be a bit of a surprise if he didn't do well. Tears of relief.?
Law 4 - the players' equipment Players wearing undershorts or tights have to make sure they are the same colour as those worn by any team-mates - and they must also match their shorts.
Law 12 - fouls and misconduct An offence against a match official will result in a direct free-kick or penalty. Would the ref have to take it? I guess this could include verbal abuse? Law 13 - free-kicks When fouls are committed off the pitch when the ball is in play, the match is restarted with a free-kick on the touchline nearest where the incident occurred. A direct free-kick will be awarded for direct free-kick offences - and a penalty could be awarded if it happens parallel to the penalty area. Presumably behind the goal line, but within the borders of the penalty area???
For Law 12, it would have to be made clearer how serious the offence has to be. This will scarcely ever apply at the top level in England if it excludes the odd mouthing off, whereas could have consequences in South America for example where violence is more likely. Not sure I like it.
Or calling the ref "a ****ing ****". If someone calls me that I hope it happens inside their own penalty area so I can award a penalty.
Would that be a direct free kick now? Wait I've got a better question, what if you're stood inside the penalty area and he is not?
Well if the ball's in play and he calls me a ****ing **** as he goes past what other decision can I give when the new laws come in? It's different if the ball isn't in play obviously. If the player is out of the area I would give a free kick.
Depends how it is written (ie. well or badly). You cunningly avoided taking my bait there, does the offence happen when the words leave the player's mouth or when they enter your ears? These kind of questions keep refs up at night!!!
I will read the updated laws closely at some point obviously. But I would take the offence from where the player was at the time so when the words left the players mouth. But I think it's very unlikely I will be in that situation. I've only been called a **** once and that was when I was about to give a second yellow card to the player. All he achieved was to increase the fine and suspension he received.
