Soccer's rulemakers have been considering the introduction of a blue card system, which would temporarily send players off the field for 10 minutes for certain fouls, similar to sin bins in rugby and ice hockey. The blue card, intended for dissent and tactical fouls, has sparked significant debate within the football community. High-profile figures such as Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, and Ange Postecoglou have criticized the idea, suggesting it would complicate the game. Despite the discussions, FIFA has denied plans to introduce the blue card. The controversy has led to a delay in the implementation of the blue card and sin bin trials after a backlash. Some commentators and former referees have called the concept nonsense and an over-complication of football. There has been a mixed reaction from Premier League managers, with some finding it confusing and others laughing it off.
Ange Postecoglou warns sin-bins and blue cards will ‘destroy football’ https://t.co/JEplKSAtyP
Reason why sin bins for blue cards could be much LONGER than 10 minutes after backlash over controversial measures | @MartinLipton https://t.co/1YcgUFB3sz https://t.co/1YcgUFB3sz
Ange Postecoglou: Spurs boss says proposed introduction of blue cards and sin-bins will 'destroy' the game https://t.co/QVUQLbIgI8
How Premier League bosses reacted to blue card news as Pochettino LAUGHS and rivals call it ‘confusing’ and ‘cluttered’ https://t.co/CkqoaFpfKU https://t.co/CkqoaFpfKU
"You know what [sin bins] are going to do to our game...?" Ange Postecoglou has made his thoughts very clear! https://t.co/WQhBSArS15
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said he believes the blue card system 'is not a good idea' and would overcomplicate the game. It is understood that in planned trials players would be shown blue cards for dissent and tactical fouls https://t.co/neMf5yia9D
Brendan Rodgers response to the reported introduction of 10-minute sin bins signalled by a blue card 😅 #BBCFootball https://t.co/VH00OVEfo5
Gareth Southgate gives his reaction to trial of blue cards and insists solution to poor disciple in football is 'quite simple really' https://t.co/UWjtWeQicH https://t.co/jaCOPvx6dJ
Blue cards and sin bins to be delayed after talks with Fifa | ITV News https://t.co/vMUnKvnOdQ
Football Daily | Blue cards and why football doesn’t need to be muddled further https://t.co/cCy3kUeRgK
THE FOOTBALLING WORLD REACTS TO BLUE CARDS. 🟦 The team at the Men in Blazers Early Kick Off Podcast gave a run down of what the reception of the new rule has been like. Listen to the full episode at the link down below.👇 https://t.co/95piNbeYRP https://t.co/wcY2uICy4t
Jurgen Klopp gives his feedback on the introduction of blue cards 🟦🗣️ #TelegraphFootball | #LFC https://t.co/dVj2bQumUN
I was a Premier League referee that managed Keane and Terry - blue cards are NONSENSE we are over-complicating football | @RefereeHalsey https://t.co/o2MEnzYiBJ https://t.co/2JPsxgvEYQ
Klopp on blue cards: "We should keep it as simple as possible for referees. It just makes it more complicated. I have no problem with testing, but doesn't sound like a fantastic idea."
BREAKING: Blue cards in football delayed with lawmakers 'spooked' by backlash in stunning twist https://t.co/drlGNvcnE7
Controversial new blue card has ALREADY been used in football, with former star punished in huge derby clash https://t.co/7nGxQphD6P https://t.co/7nGxQphD6P
⚽ Soccer’s rule-making panel will discuss punishing certain fouls by sending players off the field for set periods of time — like in rugby and ice hockey — with referees issuing blue cards. https://t.co/QoskqHsGWy
FIFA denies introduction of Blue Card for football players https://t.co/3JxKz3magp https://t.co/Jbxm6BOnBS
🗣️ 'Sin bins would kill the Premier League' Back in November, Paul Merson was left aghast over suggestions of a sin-bin system, Lawmakers are now set to introduce trials that will see players sent off for 10 mins following a blue card🟦 https://t.co/zDNCxD21OC
Football's huge shake-up with blue card trial https://t.co/fI481GmlLp
Soccer's rulemakers are rolling out blue cards for 10-minute power plays. https://t.co/fthX2sJljD
RE sin bins - better focusing on trying to improve quality of officiating, consistency in decision making, speeding up VAR process & finding ways to keep matchgoing fans in loop as big calls are being made. Just about everything else (including blue cards) is hot air