Before 1992, goalkeepers could legally pick up a ball that was intentionally passed back by their own teammate.
Teams often used this to waste time by repeatedly passing the ball back to the keeper who would simply catch it and restart play. This slowed the game down and frustrated fans watching the match. ⚽️
The rule changed after the slow and defensive style seen at the 1990 FIFA World Cup👀
From 1992 onward, keepers were no longer allowed to handle deliberate back passes from teammates, forcing teams to play faster and making football far more dynamic🔥
Before 1992, goalkeepers could legally pick up a ball that was intentionally passed back by their own teammate.
Teams often used this to waste time by repeatedly passing the ball back to the keeper who would simply catch it and restart play. This slowed the game down and frustrated fans watching the match. ⚽️
The rule changed after the slow and defensive style seen at the 1990 FIFA World Cup👀
From 1992 onward, keepers were no longer allowed to handle deliberate back passes from teammates, forcing teams to play faster and making football far more dynamic🔥