Fifa president Sepp Blatter has decided not to carry on with the rule
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Premiership referees' chief Keith Hackett has expressed his regret at Fifa scrapping the '10-yard' rule.
The rule, which moves play 10-yards towards the offending team's goal if players show dissent, has been used in English football for four seasons.
"It is a disappointing decision because while the law was not used a lot, it did have an impact on the behaviour of players," said Hackett.
"The referees over here found it acted as a deterrent."
He added: "The problem, as I understand it, is the countries who do not have any familiarity with the concept couldn't get their heads around the process."
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