Referees not allowed to use video evidence under new rules

FIFA’s new disciplinary regulations to enforce immediate suspensions for red carded players will also prevent referees changing their minds after viewing controversial incidents on video.

The full extent of FIFA’s stance was revealed in a circular sent out yesterday to all national associations and will apply immediately.

The new regulations follow a decision by FIFA’s executive committee last week, when the world governing body announced any player sent off will have to serve an immediate one-match ban with no right to appeal.