"Soccer's Blue Card Trial Delay Sparks Sin-Bin Debate"
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has reportedly delayed the decision to introduce blue cards as a representation of a sin-bin offense in soccer, following backlash to the plan. The proposed sin-bin system would allow referees to penalize players by sitting out a match for 10 minutes for offenses more serious than a yellow card but less severe than a red card. The IFAB has yet to set a date for the trial, but England's FA has volunteered to experiment with the rule change for the 2024-25 FA Cup and Women's FA Cup. The proposed rule change has sparked debate among experts and has already been tested in England's grassroots game, where it led to a decrease in dissent.
