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Infantino backs red card for mouth-covering racist remarks in football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino argues referees should presume a player who covers his mouth during confrontations has said something inappropriate, and if the remarks are racist, the player should be sent off. He urged decisive, deterrent measures and noted Ifab discussions to curb players hiding what they say. The stance follows the Gianluca Prestianni incident with Vinícius Jr. and UEFA’s provisional one‑match ban pending full investigation.

via BBC|

#football #ifab #infantino

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

IFAB targets mouth-covering talks to curb on-field abuse

IFAB announced it will consider punishing players who cover their mouths while speaking to opponents ahead of the World Cup, after Vinicius Junior accused Gianluca Prestianni of racist abuse and allegedly spoke behind his shirt; Thibaut Courtois welcomed the idea as a potential solution, though officials warn enforcing it will be tough during fast-paced play, and lip-reading has long been used in investigations, underscoring how players shield private conversations in a highly scrutinized sport.

via The New York Times|

#football #ifab #lip-reading

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

VAR Expanded and Tempo Rules Set for World Cup

IFAB approved a broader VAR remit for the World Cup (including corners and wrong-team bookings) and introduced tempo measures to curb stoppages—countdowns on goal-kicks, throw-ins and substitutions, plus a 10-second rule for substitutes and a one-minute delay for players coming off injured. Changes take effect June 1 for the 2026-27 season, with trials planned on offside (Wenger’s daylight-offside in Canada) and other topics such as mouth-covering rules and DOGSO extensions to cover teammates. Some leagues, notably the Premier League, are expected to opt out of corner reviews. There are exemptions (goalkeepers unaffected, penalties and certain bookings), and a continued lack of consensus on tackling tactical timeouts.

via BBC|

#football-rules #ifab #sports

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

MLS time-saving rules poised for global rollout ahead of the World Cup

MLS Next Pro's two time-wasting rule experiments—the 10-second timed substitution and the 15-second off-field treatment—are expected to be adopted globally by Ifab ahead of the 2026 World Cup. In MLS and MLS Next Pro, injury stoppages fell about 72% (to roughly 1.5 per match from 5–6), and in 2025 there were 12 violations across 4,346 substitutions, underscoring the rules’ impact. The changes have already influenced MLS's Leagues Cup, with examples like Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez illustrating the enforcement, and Ifab is also weighing other tweaks such as goal-kick/throw-in time-wasting and potential VAR adjustments.

via The Guardian|

#ifab #mls #off-field-treatment

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"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.

via CBS Sports|

#blue-cards #ifab #rule-change

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

via ESPN|

#blue-card #fifa #football

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Football Trials Blue Cards for 10-Minute Sin Bins"

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will trial the use of blue cards for 10-minute sin bins in an effort to combat abuse towards match officials and cynical fouls. The trials, set to be tested in next year’s men’s and women’s FA Cups, aim to provide greater protection to referees. The new protocols will also include trials of ‘cooling-off periods’ after player flare-ups and other measures to address time-wasting and player conduct.

via The Athletic|

#blue-cards #football #ifab

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Soccer Trials Blue Card System for 10-Minute Sin Bins"

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) is set to approve the introduction of blue cards as a representation of a 10-minute sin-bin offense in soccer, with England's FA volunteering to trial the rule change in the 2024-25 FA Cup and Women's FA Cup. The blue card would be issued for cynical fouls or dissent, and two blue cards in a match would result in a red card for a player. The sin-bin trial aims to penalize more serious offenses than a yellow card but less severe than a red card, with the goal of reducing dissent on the field.

via CBS Sports|

#blue-card #ifab #rule-change