New rules boost ball-in-play time in Brazil’s Série A matches

The new football rules implemented in Brazil’s Série A over the weekend have led to an increase in average ball-in-play time. After nine matches in the round, the average rose to 55 minutes and 29 seconds, outperforming major European leagues. CBF officials expressed optimism about the early results and the potential for a more dynamic game. The changes aim to address game flow, with some rules set to take effect in Série B and other competitions soon. The round will conclude with Internacional facing Remo.

• 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Average ball-in-play time rises in Série A with new rules introduced