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New Soccer Rule: 8-Second Ball Hold Penalty!
3/2/2025
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- Goalkeepers beware! Starting in the 2025-26 soccer season, holding the ball for more than eight seconds will lead to a corner kick for the opposing team. This bold new rule from the International Football Association Board is designed to cut down on time-wasting and keep the game moving, debuting at the FIFA Club World Cup on June 14, 2025.
