Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool are among the clubs who will be impacted by the rollout of an initiative unveiled at Euro 2024.
The Euros in Germany has seen UEFA restrict dialogue with referees solely to a team’s captain.
This is with a view to maximising fair play and respect to officials and reducing foul play between players and coaches.
Such has been the success of the initiative at EURO 2024, UEFA have revealed that the plan will be used in all UEFA men’s and women’s competitions this term, including the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League.
A UEFA Statement said: “The success of this new approach, understood by the actors of the game and welcomed by the public opinion as unquestionable progress for the image of football, boosts our confidence that this is the way forward.
“Fair play and respect are values that football, the most popular game in the world, must convey to our societies.
“Starting with the new season of UEFA club competitions ready to kick off next week, this approach will therefore be extended to all matches in UEFA competitions.”
This season’s Champions League will feature Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa, who secure their spot after finishing fifth in the Premier League.
Tottenham and Manchester United will compete in the Europa League, while Chelsea will take their place in the Europa Conference League.
Meanwhile, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City are among the clubs who will be competing in the Women’s Champions League.
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- UEFA to roll out rule change that will affect Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool following Euro 2024 success
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