AGAIN, GOV DIRI TASKS TRADITIONAL RULERS TO MAINTAIN PEACE, SECURITY AT KING AWALA'S CORONATION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Again, Gov Diri Tasks Traditional Rulers To Maintain Peace, Security At King Awala's Coronation  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again urged traditional rulers to remain focused on the maintenance of peace, security and stability in their various domains as part of their contribution towards the development of the state. Governor Diri made the call at the weekend during the coronation ceremony ofHis Royal Majesty King Victor Awala, Ebeni-Ibe the Eighth (VIII) of Atissa Kingdom in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, at the Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Yenagoa, the state capital. Represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, the Bayelsa Chief Executive acknowledged the critical role traditional rulers play in society as the custodians of culture and tradition, stressing that his administration will continue to hold them in high esteem. Expressing gratitude to the Chiefs and people of Epie-Atissa for their peaceful disposition, Governor Diri, noted...

FOOTBALL LAWMAKERS RULE FOR PENALTY RETAKES AFTER MADRID CONTROVERSY. (PHOTO).


 Football Lawmakers Rule for Penalty Retakes After Madrid Controversy


The International Football Association Board (IFAB), football’s rule-making body, has clarified the double-touch rule for penalty kicks, ensuring players like Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez get a second chance if they unintentionally touch the ball twice during a spot kick. The ruling, announced Tuesday, follows a controversial incident in a Champions League Madrid derby in March.


During the match, Alvarez slipped while taking a penalty in a shootout, inadvertently touching the ball twice as he scored. Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review led to the goal being disallowed under Law 14, which governs penalty kicks, and Real Madrid won 4-2. UEFA later acknowledged the need for discussions with FIFA and IFAB to address the rule’s application.


IFAB’s new ruling, effective July 1 but immediately adopted for the FIFA Club World Cup starting June 15 in the United States, allows a retake if a player accidentally touches the ball twice and scores. FIFA confirmed the change will apply to the 32-team tournament, which includes both Atletico and Real Madrid.


IFAB Secretary Lukas Brud explained in a circular that the rule change addresses rare situations where a player, often due to slipping, unintentionally contacts the ball with both feet or their non-kicking foot immediately after the kick. “Law 14 is primarily intended for deliberate second touches,” Brud noted, adding that accidental touches can alter the ball’s trajectory, potentially disadvantaging goalkeepers.


Under the new clarification, if a penalty kick is successful despite an accidental double touch, it will be retaken. If unsuccessful during open play, it results in an indirect free kick, unless the referee opts for an advantage for the defending team. In a shootout, an unsuccessful kick remains a miss.


The decision aims to ensure fairer outcomes in high-stakes moments, addressing controversies like the one that sparked debate in Madrid earlier this year.

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