This introduction of the Blue card was announced by the body on Friday, February 9, 2024. According to the IFAB, this new innovation is part of sin-bin protocols that will see players removed from the field for 10 minutes if they commit a cynical foul or show dissent towards a match official.
The Football Association of Wales are most likely to be the first association that will use the Blue card. They are planning to introduce it in grassroots competitions this season. This is the first time that a new colour of card has been introduced since the 1970 World Cup.
