# English football to trial ban on goalkeeper tactical timeouts

English football authorities have agreed to trial new rules that prevent goalkeepers from using tactical timeouts to waste time. The move aims to speed up play and reduce deliberate stoppages. This could significantly alter game dynamics and curb time-wasting tactics.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyjxd53zkpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:22:05 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/27/new-rules-prevent-goalkeeper-tactical-time-outs) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:07:38 GMT