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The red and yellow cards have long been crucial in football, restricting players' actions on the field. Any serious foul results in punishment, with a yellow card caution or a direct red card ejection, leaving the team short-handed. Despite the prevalence of this disciplinary system, controversy persists due to varying standards across leagues, regions, and referees. In response, a new mechanism, known as the blue card system, is being introduced to address these issues.
Football officiating has historically faced scrutiny due to inconsistencies stemming from differing interpretations and standards. Achieving balance amid these varied perspectives has been a challenge for FIFA. Acknowledging the problem doesn't always equate to solving it, as controversies surrounding referee decisions persist.
Hence, the FIFA Council has decided to augment the existing red and yellow card system with the introduction of the blue card mechanism. The blue card is designated for serious infractions, such as fouls disrupting threatening attacks or dissent toward match officials, resulting in a 10-minute expulsion. This addition aims to address situations where red card penalties are overly severe and yellow card penalties too lenient, providing a middle ground solution.
Furthermore, if a player receives two blue cards in a single match or a combination of one yellow and one blue card, it will result in a red card and subsequent expulsion. Initially, the blue card system will be implemented in lower-level leagues before potential integration into elite competitions, pending positive feedback. |
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