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Five-sub rule means ‘higher quality football’ in Qatar, says FIFA expert

4 years ago

Football teams will be allowed to use five substitutes when play resumes after the coronavirus pandemic, the sport's law-making body announced on Friday. PHOTO: Getty Images

Former AC Milan and Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni said on Wednesday the implementation of the five-substitute rule has "changed the game", leading to higher-quality matches at the World Cup.

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