What is a white card in football and what is its usage?
Football fans all over the world are used to players being shown yellow and red cards. However, there is a new addition which is the white card.
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Referees in football issue yellow and red cards for misconduct by players and managers. These cards have been present in the game ever since the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Every football fan knows the meaning of yellow and red cards in the game. A red card means to a player or manager means that they cannot take part in them anymore after the card is shown. Being shown the red card means that the player or the manager cannot take part in the next game as well. A yellow card basically means that the player or the manager has been given a warning and second yellow leads to a red card.
What is the new white card?
Because they have just lately become familiar with the game, fans have never before seen a white card.
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In order for referees to recognize and reward clubs for fair play and excellent sportsmanship during games, white cards have been introduced to football. The purpose of white cards is to elevate moral standards in sports. On the other hand, players might receive yellow and red cards as punishment if they are part of any misconduct. The exact meaning and effects of the card are yet unknown.
A number of other rules that Portugal has implemented include the white card. Concussion alternatives and extended halt times are among other rules.
When was it used?
Benfica was up 3-0 against Sporting Lisbon in their derby game when play was stopped shortly before halftime because one of the substitute players in the dugout injured themselves.
Both sides’ medical teams sprang into action to help the player. Upon resolution of the situation, referee Catarina Campos showed the white card to both medical crews, drawing cheers from the audience. As the rules and regulations governing the use of the white card have not yet been published, it is unknown why it was used during the match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. Further details on the application and effects of the white card are anticipated to be released soon. This was the first time that card was used.
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