In the world of football, every proposal or change to the rules of the game is received with attention and debate. On this occasion, the president of the FIFA, Gianni Infantinohas made his position clear in relation to an idea that has been floating in the air: the introduction of the blue card. In recent statements, the Swiss strongly defended the possibility of implementing this new card in football, arguing that it is crucial to protect the tradition and essence of the game. “No, there will be no blue card, at any level. It is a topic that does not exist for FIFA. There is no way”stated the top leader of world football.
The blue card a proposal from the IFAB which has generated interest in certain football circles, was proposed as an additional tool for referees, which would allow them to send a player to the bench for a certain period, but without leaving the team numerically inferior. However, for Infantino and FIFA, this idea directly clashes with the fundamental values of the beautiful game.
“Do you want a headline? The headline would be: ‘Red card to blue card’”, Infantino expressed forcefully. “We are always open at IFAB and FIFA to look for ideas or proposals, and each proposal and idea has to be treated with respect, of course. But once you look at it, you also have to protect the game, the essence and the tradition of the game. There will be no blue cards”he reiterated.
Despite the firm opposition of FIFA, experimental tests with the blue card will continue in different categories and areas of football. However, it is clear that its application in professional football is ruled out for the moment, as stated by the highest body in world football.
This stance reflects FIFA’s commitment to the integrity and essence of the game, keeping firmly rooted the traditions that have defined football throughout its history. Although the debate over possible rule changes will continue, Infantino’s decision makes it clear that the blue card will have no place in football while he is in charge.
How would the blue card work in football?
The blue card does not come to replace another card, but to add to the existing ones (yellow and red). According to the aforementioned media, the punishment would be temporary expulsion from the field of play, for ten minutes, and would be used specifically in plays in which a promising attack is cut off or for excessive protests against the referee without incurring what is required to receive a penalty. red.
Furthermore, the blue card would be cumulative just like the yellow one, which means that the combination of two blue cards or one blue and one yellow card would be translated into a red card. The rule was created with the objective of limiting the amount of protests that judges receive during the development of commitments. It is a strong warning so that the game is not constantly interrupted.
How did Gianni Infantino become president of FIFA?
Gianni Infantino ascended to the presidency of FIFA in 2016 after a series of events that shook the foundations of world football’s governing body. The problems of corruption and scandals that surrounded FIFA under Sepp Blatter led to the latter’s resignation in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. The resignation of Blatter, who had been president since 1998, left a power vacuum that urgently needed to be filled.
Finally, at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress held in Zurich on February 26, 2016, Gianni Infantino was elected as the new FIFA president, defeating his rivals in the election. His election marked the beginning of a new era for FIFA, hoping to leave behind the scandals of the past and move towards a more transparent and ethical future in the management of world football.
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