FIFA changes rules after Tuchel complaint

Thomas Tuchel has successfully persuaded the international football governing body to alter its pre-game rules after a frustrating experience during his team’s debut at the World Cup.

The German manager shared after the match that photographers completely obstructed his view of the footballers during the national anthems which led to the policy changes.

Thomas was very displeased by that, but after that, England made him happy with a 4-2 triumph against Croatia. The changes are already in effect as the 1^st match from the tournament with the new policies was yesterday between the Czech Republic and South Africa.

If Tuchel will be happy with the new rules for the photographers, we will find out after England’s 2^nd match at the World Cup and in the press conference after that, where the reporters will surely ask the head coach of the Three Lions about that and the reaction from FIFA to his demand.

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FIFA will now allow managers to move down the touchline during national anthems after Thomas Tuchel complained about the proximity of photographers before World Cup games 📸 pic.twitter.com/XeoivAH1J9

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