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Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical time-out'

Monday, April 27, 2026

Leagues will be given a menu of experimental rules next season aimed at curbing the goalkeeper tactical time‑out, with the BBC outlining each proposal. If adopted, the changes could speed up matches and limit teams’ ability to disrupt play with goalkeeper stoppages, affecting tactics and fan experience.

Next season, leagues will be allowed to select from a series of trials to try to stop the goalkeeper tactical time-out. BBC Sport looks at the proposals.