FIFA may allow referees who play the advantage rule to change their mind if the advantage does not materialise. FIFA's rule-making body, the International Football Association Board, is to vote on the idea at its annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro on March 9th.

The proposal by England, one of four permanent members of the board, is to give the referees the chance to go back and award a free kick if the team benefitting from the advantage rule subsequently lose possession.