(Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)The International Football Association Board said it is set to introduce a blue card in professional football as part of sin-bin trials, The Daily Mail reports. The use of red and yellow cards in football began in 1970. Since then, red and yellow cards have become widely adopted by football associations worldwide as a disciplinary measure for players’ misconduct on the field. This development will introduce a fresh aspect to player dismissals, with individuals facing expulsion if they accumulate two blue cards during a match or a combination of a blue and a yellow card. This implies that FA Cup and Women’s FA Cup matches may be included in trials, with the FA reportedly considering to volunteer next season’s competitions for testing.

Source: Punch February 09, 2024 02:13 UTC