Who must attend the pregame conference according to the regulations?

The pregame conference is a critical part of the soccer match preparation process, and it is designed to ensure that all parties involved are on the same page regarding the rules and expectations for the game. The requirement for the team’s head coach and captains to attend the pregame conference stems from their roles in communicating important information and setting the tone for the match.

The head coach is responsible for understanding the rules, strategies, and any specific instructions given during the conference. The captains represent their team and are often tasked with communicating this information back to their teammates. Their presence ensures that both the officials and the team have a clear understanding of any issues, modifications to game rules, or other relevant matters that may affect the game.

Team sponsors and head coaches or all assistant coaches and team managers, while they may play important roles within their teams, are not required to be present at the pregame conference as it is focused on the direct leaders and on-field representatives of the team—their coach and captains—who will be actively involved in the match.