When attending a program related to the "FIFA Arab Cup", Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of FIFA's Referees Committee, announced a brand-new rule for this tournament.
The specific content of the rule is as follows:
All outfield players who receive on-field medical treatment during the match must leave the pitch for two minutes, except in cases where the opposing player committed a foul that has been penalized with a yellow or red card.
Collina stated on the program that this measure is intended to ensure the smooth flow of the game, marking the first time such a rule has been introduced in an official tournament .
