- England head coach Thomas Tuchel voiced a strong complaint about photographers obstructing his view of his team during the national anthem before their match against Croatia in Dallas.
- Tuchel described the moment as deeply personal and emotional, stating that a “wall of 50 photographers” prevented him from seeing his players sing 'God Save The King', which “ruined a little bit my experience”.
- His impassioned plea prompted a swift response from Fifa, the global governing body for football, which has implemented an immediate rule change.
- The new directive allows coaches to position themselves to the left or right of photographers during national anthems, ensuring an unobstructed view of their team.
- This change took effect immediately, being applied for the match between the Czech Republic and South Africa, and will be extended to all venues globally, addressing issues like the limited space at AT&T Stadium.
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