FIFA has denied it is considering altering
its calculation of playing and stoppage times prior to the 2022 World Cup in
Qatar.
There were speculations that the world
football governing body will make changes, so that fans can get to see the ball
in play more.
The reports claimed FIFA chief, Gianni
Infantino, had been considering extending games for up to 100 minutes or
longer.
However, FIFA has said even if such a
decision is in the works, it cannot be enforced before this year’s tournament.
“Following some reports and rumours spread
today, FIFA would like to clarify that there will be no changes to the rules
regarding the length of football matches for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 or
any other competition,” FIFA said on its official Twitter account.