SUMMARY
- International Football Association Board is reportedly considering the introduction of a blue card.
- FIFA President expressed strong opposition.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB), which sets soccer rules, is rumored to be prepared to increase the use of a sin-bin (blue card) in men’s soccer. The FIFA president claims that adding a third card to a referee’s pocket is no longer allowed, albeit not at the elite level.
Gianni Infantino vetoed ideas to implement a blue card in soccer, claiming that it would be a “red card to the blue card” and that he was unaware of the suggestions before the contentious notion was made public. He said, āThere will not be any blue cards used at elite level, This is a topic that is non-existent for us. Fifa is completely opposed to blue cards.”Ā
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ā Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) March 1, 2024
Not only that, many fans also took to social media to put forward their views regarding the introduction of the blue card (sin-bins) in soccer and also seemed to support the FIFA president. One fan wrote on X, “Thank you sir for being reasonable,”Ā regarding Gianni’s decision to not allow the blue card in soccer.
Thank you sir for being reasonable
ā Buchi (@Mrbuchi_anthony) March 1, 2024
On the contrary, while legislators for the game continue to explore ways to enhance player behavior, plans for sin-bin trials are anticipated to go forward. The risk of losing players for ten minutes during a game and the potential impact on play were among the top managers’ concerns, more so than the use or color of any particular card.
What is the use of a blue card in soccer?
Two cards are often used in a soccer match. For minor offenses, referees give out yellow cards; for significant fouls, a player may receive a red card and be sent off. There is, nevertheless, a distinction between “serious” and “not-so-serious” fouls. The players have been taking advantage of this oddity for a while now.
Their advantage won’t last for very long, though. The concept of a “Blue Card” for players found guilty has been proposed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the body tasked with establishing regulations governing the beautiful game. The Telegraph claims that a referee may use the card to penalize both “tactical” and “cynical” tackles.
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A player will receive a blue card for cynical fouls or dissent and he will be removed from the pitch for 10 minutes.
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ā Football Tweet ā½īØ (@Football__Tweet) February 8, 2024
If a player receives a blue card, they are required to stay in designated “sin-bins” and exit the field for ten minutes. If the referee judges a foul to be too serious for a yellow card but too minor for a red card, it may be considered a tactical foul. To fill this precise gap, IFAB created the blue card. A rugby idea known as “sin-bins” is said to have reduced dissension at the local level. The card was originally orange, but IFAB altered it to blue.
Contrary to reports, the blue card might be used in the 2024-25 season
The relevant authorities are keen to implement the adjustment. Starting in the 2024ā2025 season, they might implement the card in select European leagues as a test system. The FA, the highest regulatory body in English soccer, has stated that they would like to test out the cards for the Women’s FA Cup and the 24/25 FA Cup.
Blue card to be trialled in between yellow and red card in football. God help up. They can’t even get their heads around what’s a yellow and red…..Why are people obsessed with fixing things that aren’t broken
ā Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) February 8, 2024
Nevertheless, since some people are still not convinced by the concept, the card won’t be used in some elite competitions. The concept of “sin-bins” has been criticized by UEFA President Alexander Ceferin, who feels that it is not relevant to soccer. Some have said that Blue Card could “Americanize” their cherished sport.
