Pierluigi Collina reveals UEFA “want to reconsider” the rule awarding a red card as well as a penalty for a clear scoring opportunity.

This has often been considered excessively harsh on teams who are already being punished with a spot-kick, especially when the incidents occur early into a game.

“UEFA want to reconsider the rule on a clear scoring opportunity, which if in the box leads to a penalty, straight red card and ban,” Collina told the Corriere della Sera.

Pierluigi Collina reveals UEFA “want to reconsider” the rule awarding a red card as well as a penalty for a clear scoring opportunity.

This has often been considered excessively harsh on teams who are already being punished with a spot-kick, especially when the incidents occur early into a game.

“UEFA want to reconsider the rule on a clear scoring opportunity, which if in the box leads to a penalty, straight red card and ban,” Collina told the Corriere della Sera.

“As of today, that is how all these fouls are penalised. If it is an honest attempt to play the ball, then a penalty and yellow card would be enough.

“However, if the foul is voluntary, then the red card would remain.”

Collina also backed the use of goal-line assistants for the referee.

“In many situations, the referee is concentrated on the development of the move, while other things happen in the box, such as contact between two players.

“Only by discussing between them can the various officials manage to instantly reconstruct the situation and decide for the best course of action.”

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