What's happened
Football's lawmakers, IFAB, discussed a sin bin trial with blue cards at their annual general meeting. FIFA president opposed the use of blue cards, emphasizing their non-existence at elite levels.
Why it matters
The scrutiny of the sin bin trial with blue cards by football's lawmakers highlights ongoing efforts to enhance player behavior. FIFA's opposition to blue cards underscores the potential impact on the sport's disciplinary measures and the need for careful consideration before implementation.
What the papers say
The Independent reported on the absence of blue cards in the sin bin trial, with FIFA President Infantino expressing complete opposition. The Times highlighted the pressure on IFAB to scale back trials of blue cards and sin bins, with UEFA opposing such measures.
How we got here
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has been exploring the use of sin bins with blue cards to improve player behavior. However, opposition from FIFA and UEFA has raised concerns about the potential impact of these disciplinary measures on the game.
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The International Football Association Board is the body that determines the Laws of the Game of association football. IFAB was founded in 1886 to agree standardised Laws for international competition, and has since acted as the "guardian" of the internat
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Giovanni Vincenzo "Gianni" Infantino is a Swiss–Italian football administrator and the current president of FIFA. He was elected President of FIFA during the 2016 FIFA Extraordinary Congress on 26 February 2016.