Players risk trial by tape at Euro 2008

April 17, 2008

Satellite TV For PC
Watch 3000+ television stations from 78 different countries on your PC! Sports, Movies, News etc.

Football Tickets
Largest selection of European football tickets online. All tickets shipped via FedEx or DHL. 120% refund!

£25 Free Bet
FREE £25 bet when you sign up from SoccerNews.
Bet on the new football season at Betfair.

Football Jerseys & more
Largest selection of soccer gear on the Net! Get the latest club & national jerseys of your favorite teams.

Referees at Euro 2008 will have the power to discipline a player for faking injury after a match with the use of video evidence if the original incident went unnoticed.

“Simulations aimed at deceiving the referee will be punished by a yellow card for anti-sporting behaviour,” UEFA emphasised at a seminar for the dozen men in black officiating at Euro 2008.

“Those which aren't picked up by the referee during the game can be sanctioned later by the disciplinary authorities,” European football's governing body added.

UEFA has reminded Euro 2008 referees that “any actions using excessive force, including the illegal use of arms or elbows” must be dealt with by a red card.

“Players must feel secure,” UEFA stressed.

UEFA is also putting the accent on respect from players for any decision taken by a referee.

“Players involved in a collective appeal must realise that the key members of the appeal, including those who run up to join in, wqill be given yellow cards.”

Managers are reminded to behave responsibly and that any over the top criticism of the referee will be dealt with accordingly.

League Matches, Euro Competitions & World Cup Qualifiers - Tickets for all major teams in Europe!

Related Items from SoccerNews.com: