world’s first football white card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAfter the un-well fan had successfully recovered, the card was shown to both medical teams in separate motions. The card was raised in the same fashion as if it was a yellow or red card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, eagle-eyed spectators may have noticed that, unlike when brandishing a disciplinary card, no notes were taken on the back of the white card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unless the TV footage missed this, the standard note-taking process didn’t occur, suggesting that there was no intention to follow up or to congratulate the fair play at hand further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
White Card Controversy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like many things in football, this has sparked controversy and an array of differences in opinions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whilst many appreciate the positive intent of the white card, others find the token of appreciation somewhat empty, claiming the award reaps no real form of reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where does it go from here?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Well, several avenues could be taken to give this card a bit more substance – perhaps the most obvious of those being a financial reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the saying goes, “money makes the world go round”; sadly, football seems to follow suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s no secret the crazy amount of money in football these days, with the vast majority of club owners being multi-millionaires, if not billionaires, who own a multitude of businesses aside from the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s also no secret that the best way to grab the attention of a businessman is to bring money into the equation. Hence, it has been suggested that in return for acts of good sportsmanship and ethics, the person involved or perhaps their affiliated club, should be financially awarded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, this money can’t just be plucked from thin air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some would argue that whenever a fine is collected as a punishment from a player or member of staff due to a misdemeanour, that money could be awarded to those who have made a positive contribution. For example, to those shown a white card during a game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It could be seen as punishing wrongdoings and rewarding fair play<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFurthermore, if a monetary incentive was introduced, it could push players and staff alike to work more ethically. Creating a more fair, safe and more positive game – something everybody would want to see more of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIFA Incentives & The White Card\u2019s Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The white card is one of FIFA’s many new incentives recently introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another incentive you might have noticed is the extensive but accurate “added time” minutes at the Qatar World Cup. This was a way to prevent time-wasting and maximize every playable minute during the matches – so the fans got the best value and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, there are always disagreements about any new changes in football. However, the general consensus surrounding this rule was that it was good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nonetheless, despite the success and favourable response the “added time” rule received, we are yet to see the rule come into practice following the World Cup. This suggests that a lot more “practice runs” are required before it makes an appearance in the big domestic leagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There would be no surprise if this same pattern took shape with the introduction of the white card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Differences in opinion arose like they always do; however, the general feeling around the new white card was positive. That was evident from the cheers both sets of fans inside the Estadio De La Cruz <\/strong>made upon the emergence of the white card.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDespite this, the rule has been only introduced into the Portuguese leagues<\/strong>, and we are a long way off seeing it making its way into the English Premier League or WSL any time soon, if ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSumming Up The New White Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I believe the referee’s fair play white card can do some good to a game that, at times, is overrun by poor sportsmanship, cheating, and rule flouting such as being banned for betting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlthough it still has a long way to go to become a more formidable method of positivity, there is no reason why this card couldn\u2019t be the start of change and reward the sometimes unnoticed beauty in our beautiful game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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