FIFA Scraps Blue Card Proposal for Soccer

The decision comes after widespread criticism and concerns over the impact on the game, with FIFA emphasizing the importance of preserving soccer's essence.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the proposal to introduce blue cards in soccer has been scrapped, emphasizing FIFA's complete opposition to the idea.
The blue card was intended to send players to a 'sin bin' for 10 minutes for dissent or committing cynical fouls, aiming to improve player behavior and respect for match officials.
Sin bins have been successfully implemented in grassroots football since the 2019-20 season but faced criticism from top leagues and managers for potentially encouraging negative tactics.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) and FIFA decided against the blue card trial at higher levels, with limited support for sin bins among top leagues.
Only three changes to the laws were approved, including adjustments to deliberate handball rules, penalty kick procedures, and the time limit for goalkeepers holding the ball.