The MDFRA holds a number of courses for new referees throughout the year.
The intention of this memo is to provide clarity on the interpretation of ‘Law 4 – The Players
Equipment’ of the Laws of the Game (LOTG) in respect to players wearing glasses, spectacles or
goggles (‘glasses’).
Please see link below for all details.
The IFAB has released a summary of the changes and clarifications to the Laws of the Game for the 2024/25 season.
Law 1. The Field of Play
Law 3. The Players
Law 4. The Players’ Equipment
Law 12. Fouls and Misconduct
Law 14. The Penalty Kick
Guidelines for temporary dismissals (sin bins)
For those who attended the 2025 Seminar, these are the key changes that were shared and discussed during the session.
