The concept of the orange card has long been debated in the corridors of power at the International Football Association Board (IFAB), though it has often faced resistance from traditionalists. In rugby, a yellow card results in a ten-minute trip to the "sin-bin," a system credited with reducing professional fouls and cynical play near the try line. The footballing equivalent proposed to Luis Enrique involved a longer, 20-minute suspension, which would fundamentally alter the tactical landscape of a match.
It would punish teams that rely on tactical fouls to break up play, a strategy often used to stifle PSG’s expensively assembled attack. By advocating for this change, the ex-Barcelona boss is positioning himself on the side of the innovators, suggesting that the current binary system of punishment is becoming outdated in the modern, hyper-athletic game.
He stressed that the ultimate goal of any rule change must be the product on the pitch. "I'm always open to finding new things," he insisted.
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