In a recent development in professional football, the famous blue card is making its way into the sport, causing a stir among fans and experts alike. Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, has stated that he is not considering implementing the blue card and explained the reasons behind this decision.
The blue card, proposed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), aims to penalize actions such as cutting off a promising attack or excessive protests to a referee. Players who receive a blue card would be sent off for 10 minutes, similar to a sin bin in other sports.
However, Infantino has rejected the idea of introducing the blue card, claiming that it goes against the tradition of the game. “No, there will not be any blue cards, at any level. It is a topic that does not exist for FIFA. There is no way,” stated Infantino after a meeting with the IFAB.
Despite Infantino’s stance, the English FA has volunteered to test the blue card in their competitions, including men’s and women’s FA Cup matches. This test would mark the first major modification to the card system in soccer since the introduction of yellow and red cards at the 1970 World Cup.
While the debate over the blue card continues, it remains to be seen if this controversial rule will make its way onto professional football fields in the future.