Could a stopped clock end time-wasting in football?
Summary
The article discusses the issue of time-wasting in football matches and the possibility of stopping the clock when the ball is not in play to ensure more playing time. FIFA aims for 60 minutes of actual play in a 90-minute match, but current average playtime is under 60 minutes. This proposal is being considered as a way to increase the amount of playtime similar to systems in basketball and American football.Key Facts
- FIFA wants 60 minutes of actual play in a 90-minute football match.
- During the 2022 World Cup, average playtime was 59 minutes and 28 seconds.
- Currently, average playtime in the Premier League is decreasing and is below 56 minutes.
- The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has considered stopping the clock when the ball is out of play.
- In some recent matches, playtime was less than 46 minutes.
- Goal-kicks in the Premier League take an average of 30.4 seconds each, adding up to over seven minutes per match.
- Throw-ins average 18 seconds each, contributing to over 11 minutes of lost play.
- The time waiting for corner kicks totals nearly six minutes per game.
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