New refereeing developments: hydration breaks absent in LaLiga

Fran Soto reveals on La Cope the decisions of the CTA for the upcoming season, highlighting the absence of hydration breaks in LaLiga.

Decisions of the CTA for the upcoming season

The president of the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA), Fran Soto, announced on El Partidazo de COPE the referee innovations that will mark the upcoming season. One of the most notable decisions is the absence of hydration breaks in LaLiga, except when the temperature exceeds 32 degrees. Soto ruled out scenarios like those seen in the World Cup, maintaining the 'more romantic' character of Spanish football with its fifteen-minute break.

CTA's Discontent with FIFA for Referee Presence at the World Cup

Another topic addressed by Soto was the CTA's discontent with FIFA for the limited representation of Spanish referees at the World Cup. Describing the assessment as 'very negative,' he highlighted the performances of Hernández Hernández and Alejandro, the only Spanish representatives at the tournament. Additionally, he mentioned the Negreira case and the possible influence of FIFA in this decision.

Regulatory News for the upcoming season

Regarding regulatory news, the CTA will introduce the reduction of stoppage time, a review of the second yellow card protocol, and the implementation of the ball connected with a microchip. Despite the disappointment with the low presence of referees at the World Cup, Soto gave a positive evaluation of his first year leading the CTA, emphasizing the promotion of four referees from the Second Division to the First Division.

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