The future of football? Dutch FA proposes five revolutionary rule changes including unlimited subs and self-pass free kicks

The method that football is played has changed significantly in the last few years throughout the entire game. Everything from the implementation of VAR to modifications to handball regulations and the maximum amount of substitutes permitted. The Dutch FA's secretary-general, Gijs de Jong, has now suggested the five modifications discussed by the KNVB in the game's regulations.

First of all, the Dutch FA wants kick-ins to take the place of throw-ins. They also want the introduction of sin bins, a proposal that the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has already discussed. They also want self-passes from free kicks and flying replacements, which would effectively let a manager make as many substitutions as they would like throughout a match.

The most significant rule change recommendation comes in their final proposal, which calls for two 30-minute halves instead of the normal 45. They have also proposed for the stop clock to be paused every time there is a stoppage in the game so as to have a guaranteed 60 minutes of action.

The Athletic reports that when PSV hosts the Otten Innovation Cup in August, the KNVB will be testing all rule modifications. The KNVB has already instituted kick-ins and self-pass free-kicks in youth football.

The suggestions have already been met with strong resistance by fans online and it may be unlikely to be seen implemented in the game at least for the next few years. However, the final decisions will obviously lie in the hands of the IFAB.