At this summer’s UEFA European Championships in Germany, only the captain will be allowed to speak to the referee during games. It’s an initiative aimed at stamping out dissent and mass confrontations, and improving communication between the referee and the players. If it works, it will make a massive difference to soccer at all levels.

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