The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a new rule regarding penalty kicks.
Starting from July 1, 2025, if a player unintentionally touches the ball twice while taking a penalty kick, for example, if the ball bounces off their supporting foot due to a slip, and the ball enters the goal, the penalty will be retaken, Idman.biz reports.
Previously, any second touch during a penalty, even accidental, would result in the goal being disallowed or the kick being penalized.
A penalty kick is awarded when a player commits a foul inside their own penalty area, such as handling the ball or fouling an opponent.
During the kick, the goalkeeper must remain on the goal line, while all other players must stay outside the penalty area.
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