Football law makers to change handball rule

IFAB had discussed the matter in November "with an agreement being reached on the necessity for a more precise and detailed wording for different types of handball offences".

International Football Association Board will clarify rules on handball in present week by bringing in a new wording to reduce "grey areas", technical director David Elleray has revelaed

The new wording is set to be passed at IFAB's meeting in Aberdeen on March 2.

"The new text will clarify those situations where players can expect contact with the arms to be penalised and where they can expect not to be penalised," Elleray said.

Elleray's comments follow Manchester City's 3-2 Champions League win at Schalke 04 on Wednesday where the video assistant referee awarded a penalty though City defender was attempting to get his arm out of the way.