🎥 The new 8-second rule shown in full effect in Club World Cup clash 🧤

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Peter Fitzpatrick·18 June 2025

🎥 The new 8-second rule shown in full effect in Club World Cup clash 🧤

The Club World Cup is in full flow, with today marking the final set of games from the opening round.

We've seen goals, thrills and spills, and now a new rule freshly introduced at the tournament.

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The new "8 second rule", put in place by International Football Association Board ahead of the new season, is in effect at the tournament, and was implemented on time wasting Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams in his side's 1-0 win over Ulsan on Tuesday night.

It led to a corner, but nothing more, thankfully for the South African side.

🚨⌚️ The new 8 second rule was implemented during the Ulsan vs Mamelodi Sundowns match at the Club World Cup.... Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams held the ball for more than 8 seconds, therefore a corner kick was given to the opposition team.
– Wednesday, 18 June 2025

How might this new rule change the game moving forward?

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