Five subs in football matches to be allowed permanently
LAUSANNE, Oct 28: The temporary move to give teams the option of making five substitutions per game instead of three should take effect on a permanent basis, football’s lawmakers recommended Wednesday. The measure was introduced in May 2020 so teams could cope better with the congested schedule when soccer resumed following a suspension due to the coronavirus. In May, it was extended for a further 18 months, until the end of 2022, when the World Cup in Qatar will be completed. (AP)
Women’s AFC Cup: India clubbed with China, Chinese Taipei, Iran
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 28: Hosts India were on Thursday handed a tough draw at the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup as they were clubbed alongside eight-time champions China, two-time winners Chinese Taipei and Iran. India, ranked 57th in the FIFA charts, are the third-highest ranked side in the group behind China (17th) and Chinese Taipei (40th) and ahead of Iran (72nd). India is scheduled to host the tournament from January 20 to February 6. (PTI)
