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Was Robertson's Throw-In Trick Legal? The Rule Behind the Viral Move
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
67% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened
Andrew Robertson's viral throw-in trick, used for Liverpool, was meant to exploit the five-second rule. But football's laws allow referees to start counting earlier, so the move can still be ruled time-wasting.
- 01Robertson placed the ball down early to try to bypass the five-second throw-in limit.
- 02He is 32, may leave Liverpool this summer, and Tottenham is linked with him.
- 03The tactic drew inspiration from basketball-style time management.
- 04Football rules let referees count if a throw-in is unfairly delayed, even before the ball is held.
- 05If the throw is not taken after five seconds, possession goes to the other team.
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