Rule change considered over 'tactical timeouts' after Leeds United anger

Daniel Farke complained about Manchester City exploiting a loophole around goalkeeper injuries during the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium

Comments Sport Matt C Jones 14:34, 30 Nov 2025

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Football lawmakers are reportedly considering a rule change to prevent teams from taking a “tactical timeout” when goalkeepers go down injured. ‌

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke expressed frustration at Manchester City following the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, after Pep Guardiola used an injury break to speak to his players. ‌

City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma went down with an apparent issu

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