Gianni Infantino, President of the Worldwide Federation of Soccer Associations (FIFA), stated that he’s towards the blue card utility in soccer, which was dropped at the agenda by the Worldwide Soccer Affiliation Board (IFAB) in latest weeks, and that such a factor will not be on their agenda.
Answering journalists' questions earlier than the IFAB's 138th Annual Normal Meeting Assembly in Scotland on Friday, Infantino stated that he was not conscious of this challenge and stated: “FIFA is totally towards the blue card. I’m the president of FIFA and I feel FIFA has a say within the IFAB. I don't know if you’d like a title, pink card for blue card. “By no means,” he stated.
Suggestions relating to the blue card utility had been put ahead by the IFAB in latest weeks. With the blue card, it was envisaged that gamers who objected to the referee or acted deceptively can be expelled for 10 minutes.
“We’ve to be critical. We’re at all times open to concepts and ideas, and naturally every little thing should be handled with respect. However to start with, it’s important to protect the essence and custom of the sport. There is no such thing as a such factor as a blue card,” stated Infantino.
The problem is predicted to be mentioned on the assembly in Scotland at the moment. Nevertheless, after Infantino's assertion, it’s attainable that the usage of the blue card shall be deserted.
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Many managers within the Premier League, together with Tottenham Hotspur's supervisor Ange Postecoglou, stated the blue card proposal was a foul thought.
In accordance with info obtained by BBC Sport, the blue card utility shall be carried out at a lot decrease ranges, however this challenge shall be clarified on the IFAB assembly.
The video assistant referee (VAR) challenge may even be mentioned on the assembly.
These discussions will revolve round VAR dialogues being performed within the stadium or the referee explaining the explanations for the choice taken. “It might be tough to listen to what’s going on within the VAR room in a stadium,” Infantino stated. “Nevertheless, the referee explaining to the general public and the folks within the stadium why he made a selected determination is a crucial step in the precise course,” he stated.
“VAR will not be that outdated. It has made a variety of progress and can make extra.”
When requested whether or not he nonetheless believes in VAR, Infantino stated: “Very a lot. You possibly can not think about soccer with out VAR. “Nobody can do that,” he replied.
