Proposed FOOTBALL (soccer) RULE CHANGE?

[AviatorTom]

In football (soccer), there are many nil-nil draws, matches where one mistake decides who wins, and only a few goals scored per match. FIFA reports that, between 2016-17 and 2020-21, 2.6 goals were scored on average per game. Wouldn't it be nice if there were more goals scored to decide which side is really better?

At the risk of offending football (i. e. soccer) purists, here's a proposed rule change that would increase the number of goals scored, while still keeping basic football (soccer) skills.

PROPOSED RULE CHANGE (simple): The goalie cannot catch or hold the ball.

PROPOSED RULE CHANGE (details): The goalkeeper (goalie) shall be the only player who can legally use their hands to touch the ball. However, while the ball is in play, the goalie shall not catch the ball, nor shall the goalie hold the ball in any way. For each offense, the goalie shall receive a yellow card (red card on the second yellow card offense) and the opposing team shall be awarded a penalty kick.

This rule would encourage the goalie to punch or kick the ball for a save, rather than catch it. It would also eliminate the time-consuming delay when a goalie catches the ball, then lies on the ground with it for several seconds until his teammates get downfield. And it would eliminate the goalie running to the edge of the penalty area and drop-kicking the ball back into play.

What do you think? Would FIFA consider this?

[NathanDavis]

NO

this is absolutely dumb...

soccer is not all about scoring goals... whoever sees it that way is not an actual fan of the game, and should have no say on it because chances are they never played the game as it is either

to think that a game was better because the score ended up being 9 - 8 is just clueless about the actual sport

[Astarlessnightsky]

No, the fact there are less goals scored per game makes football (soccer) more thrilling and engaging.

There is always the chance one team may beat the other.

Its what makes fans watch and go through an emotional rollercoaster whenever the opposing team has the ball.

[whereismyjohnny]

I will pretend that I didn’t read this 🫣🤣

[ChrisMaster69]

RANT:
NO FUCK OFF AND LEAVE FOOTBALL ALONE

rant over.

No as that is not what football is about.

if it was all goals you could restrict teams to two defenders and players not allowed past 18 yard box.

for some matches going for a draw is a tactical win.

If people do not understand the game, do not fucking comment.

[HopefulGuy94]

Nil :) I like this term meaning zero , r u British? Anyway , since I am not keen on football I do not mind about the rules etc.

[Andres77]

I have no idea what this means but I support you.