A change that would benefit both players and fans? CONMEBOL chief Domínquez recently wrote a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino asking him to discuss extending the half-time break from 15 to 25 minutes.
Supposedly with regard to final matches such as the Copa Libertadores final between two Brazilian clubs Palmeiras São Paulo and Flamengo Rio de Janeiro played at the end of November. Since the change, it promises a better possibility of break programs and increased their viewership.
Taking place in a virtual format on 27 October 2021, the 10th meeting of The IFAB Football and Technical Advisory Panels will see experts from across the world of football share their views on various key topics.
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As an example, he cites the finals of the Super Bowl in American football, which is famous for its show. Currently, the time between the final whistle of the first half and the beginning of the second half must not exceed 15 minutes. Twelve years ago, FIFA’s proposal to extend the 20-minute break was rejected and considered a commercial move.
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Whether the proposal will pass this time will be known on October 27, when the board of the International Football Association will meet. It should also discuss the increased number of possible measures against coronavirus or the results of a study on football concussions.
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