The Federation of Worldwide Soccer Affiliation (FIFA) has clarified studies of the lawsuit towards the 'blue card' at elite degree.
FIFA stated in a press release that it wished to make clear that studies in regards to the so-called 'blue card' on the highest degree of soccer are incorrect and untimely.
“If such assessments are carried out, they need to be restricted to testing in a accountable method at decrease ranges,” FIFA stated.
World soccer's governing physique added that this can be a place it intends to reiterate when this agenda merchandise is mentioned on the Annual Basic Assembly (AGM) of the Worldwide Soccer Affiliation Board (IFAB) on March 2, 2024.
IFAB is the physique that units the principles of affiliation soccer and in addition approves commonplace, standardized legal guidelines for worldwide competitions.
In accordance with studies, IFAB is planning to introduce a blue card in soccer as a part of sin-bin processes.
The proposed blue card would see gamers given ten-minute timeouts for cynical fouls or dissent in the direction of match officers.
IFAB will even reportedly publish the detailed protocols on Friday as soccer tries to deal with abuse towards match officers and cynical fouls.
The blue playing cards might be a part of the sin bin trial and are meant to offer referees extra safety. They could possibly be examined by the Soccer Affiliation (FA) throughout subsequent yr's Males's and Girls's FA Cups.
Nevertheless, in keeping with Athletic, the blue card won’t be launched within the English Premier League throughout the 2024/25 season.
