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Premier League penalty rule is NOT changing - despite reports claiming otherwise

The ball will remain in play in the event of a penalty kick rebounding from the goalkeeper, crossbar or goalposts. [Courtesy]

New rules that could be introduced in the Premier League and Champions League were under the spotlight at the 133rd annual general meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) this weekend.

But one of those that was NOT was the suggestion that a penalty that is saved or hits the post would see play stop dead.

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