"Soccer Governing Body Reconsiders Blue Card Sin Bin Trial After Backlash"
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has postponed the introduction of a new blue card as part of trials of sin bins in professional football, with no announcement expected until after the IFAB AGM on March 2. FIFA has distanced itself from the reports of a blue card, stating that any trials should be limited to testing at lower levels. The trial for higher-level football, expected to last at least 12 months, will include situations where a player deliberately takes out an opponent in an attacking situation when a red card isn't warranted. Despite successful implementation in lower levels, limited support for sin bins exists among top leagues, and the blue card won't be seen in top level competitions for several years.