M. Maignanas mocked the new rules for goalkeepers © ZUMAPRESS.com

“Milan” goalkeeper Mike Maignanas was unpleasantly surprised when he found out about the new IFAB rules for goalkeepers yesterday, which will come into effect from July 1 of this year (read more).

The 27-year-old Frenchman decided to express his opinion on social media, where he wrote:

“In 2026, the rules will be further updated.”

“During penalty kicks, goalkeepers will have to turn their backs.

If the impact is withstood, then the opponent will win an indirect penalty kick.”