English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season.
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"bending the rules and break up play"
— Daniel Farke , Athlete
Key People
Daniel Farke is the manager of Leeds United who selected Darlow as the first-choice keeper.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is a professional football goalkeeper for Manchester City.
Howard Webb is a former professional football referee who officiated at major international tournaments.
Pierluigi Collina is the referees' chief who created a training hub for the World Cup officials.
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English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season.
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