White Card entered in Football !!!

[Kakmakr]

The white card is essentially the opposite of yellow and red cards, it is used to show recognition of fair play. I think it would be nice if they add a white card point to the ranking points.. which will come into play when teams have a draw. In a draw, a team will get the edge over the other team, if they received more white cards than their opponent. (That will reward good behavior and good sportsmanship)

Currently, there are no benefits... so players will not really go out of their way to receive a white flag. This will just turn out to be a gimmick and people will ignore it.  

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[TopTort777]

I know that a lot of people will disagree with me, but football is not a very exciting kind of sports. A lot of those 90+ minutes, football players walk or run very slowly. Dangerous situation or scoring chances does not happen all the time. I could say that most of game time bigger part of both teams are rather passive. For being passive in combat sports you get a warning and score deduction. That is why I am glad that white cards entered football. Something new was really badly needed. Something innovative is always good. That is the engine for progression.

[madnessteat]

Nope, not serious. But imagine effect it might have. You cut other players, play rough, even got a yellow card. The ref understand that giving you red card does not make an effect, you'll just leave. But instead you get warned with LGBT card, and a special team of "punishers" waves to you. This is not a direct LGBT propaganda, but a call to play clean. Or face consequences.

White card - "a new initiative to encourage teams to act in a sporting manner". Why sports manner should be rewarded with a card, when sports manner, good manner or discipline should be an automatic action.

It's just not clear why what should be by default should be obtained through reward (card). Next what ? Being polite will be rewarded will lead to only after receiving a reward someone will be polite?

In my opinion, a white card is only an indication of decent behavior by a player or team during a game. Opposing behavior results in a red card and removal from the field. I don't think the white card trend will be universally adopted, but in my opinion it is an interesting innovation that may encourage players to play more honestly and behave with dignity.

[klidex]

I know that a lot of people will disagree with me, but football is not a very exciting kind of sports. A lot of those 90+ minutes, football players walk or run very slowly. Dangerous situation or scoring chances does not happen all the time. I could say that most of game time bigger part of both teams are rather passive. For being passive in combat sports you get a warning and score deduction. That is why I am glad that white cards entered football. Something new was really badly needed. Something innovative is always good. That is the engine for progression.

But in reality what happens is football is the sport that is most interested in and enjoyed by everyone from small children to the elderly.
Indeed, when we watch a soccer match it seems so passive because each player also occupies their respective position so they cannot run around chasing the ball. Regarding white cards in football matches, I don't agree because there are no violations just because they are passive in playing and in my opinion white cards are not a good new innovation.

[slapper]

I know that a lot of people will disagree with me, but football is not a very exciting kind of sports. A lot of those 90+ minutes, football players walk or run very slowly. Dangerous situation or scoring chances does not happen all the time. I could say that most of game time bigger part of both teams are rather passive. For being passive in combat sports you get a warning and score deduction. That is why I am glad that white cards entered football. Something new was really badly needed. Something innovative is always good. That is the engine for progression.

I agree that football games aren't that exciting. The "fair play card," or white card, rewards outstanding sportsmanship on the field. Fresh air and required creativity. The white card creates an environment where everyone plays by the rules and respects each other and the game. I hope this creative concept encourages similar efforts in other nations and leagues. I support this football public relations plan to attract new fans and players. This is good for sports overall

[Slow death]

I don't see any reason to add a white card since on the soccer field the referee has a whistle, there is another way to communicate with other assistant referees, there is VAR, there are police and doctors, there are several people who each take care of their own task in the field, but if they put unnecessary things like white card it will confuse many people

For example, when I watch soccer and hear the referee's whistle, it immediately comes to my mind that something serious or serious has happened and when he takes a card out of his pocket, I'm already thinking that it's going to be shit, but if they put a white card it means that my heart is already there will be no peace, because every time the referee blows the whistle and puts his hand in his pocket I'll be thinking what the hell he's going to take out if it's a yellow or white card

[panganib999]

Since this is a pretty novel rule addition in the Football's long list of already very strict rule. It's a breath of fresh air that incentivizes good behavior within the field. For now, the medical staff that took care of that unwell fan got it, I would like to see how this sits well when an athlete gets it someday, as of this moment we don't even know what the white card really does, it just shows that the umpire kind of recognized the good behavior, or at least if someone already knows what it does within the field then please inform me.

[tsaroz]

You don't need card to do good things or behave well. It should be the virtue of every sportsmen.  You don't need this card in football. I hope it never leaves the boundary of portugal and would never be recognized by FIFA. I do admit that VAR is a necessary evil for football, people don't want anything else that's not completely necessary and could take away the game time or distract from the game action.

[Casdinyard]

I don't see any reason to add a white card since on the soccer field the referee has a whistle, there is another way to communicate with other assistant referees, there is VAR, there are police and doctors, there are several people who each take care of their own task in the field, but if they put unnecessary things like white card it will confuse many people

For example, when I watch soccer and hear the referee's whistle, it immediately comes to my mind that something serious or serious has happened and when he takes a card out of his pocket, I'm already thinking that it's going to be shit, but if they put a white card it means that my heart is already there will be no peace, because every time the referee blows the whistle and puts his hand in his pocket I'll be thinking what the hell he's going to take out if it's a yellow or white card

I guess the benefits of this white card is just not that realized because of how recent this has been added, but once the football federation or whatever the heck's supposed to preside these games finally figure out what they want this white card to do, we'd probably see better benefit and usage of it over time. I think it is important even only as a symbol because Soccer is a game that thrives in penalties. Look how overreacting some athletes are just for the enemy to score a yellow or a red card. The white card, once established may become a breath of fresh air in this otherwise negative sport and we may as well see athletes work more for that white card rather than act all sissy just to gain an advantage over the opposing team.

[FatFork]

The white card is essentially the opposite of yellow and red cards...

I used to think that not getting cards, like red or yellow, was the opposite of getting them. I guess I was wrong.

Currently, there are no benefits... so players will not really go out of their way to receive a white flag.

A white flag? Like when the ref is trying to show a sign of peaceful intention or they're cool with a truce or something? 

[Maestro75]

but has this white card been used also by the big football leagues or other cup events, I don't know about this information but glad you shared it all
in this thread so i learned a lot, as far as i know only red and yellow cards during watching football

FIFA would have okayed it. And for it to be used in that game, it means games arranged by FIFA will embrace it. But the question here will be what is the benefit for it apart from fans and spectators standing up and giving ovation. What is the financial benefit to those who are issued the white card since it is for something good. If there is none then I do not think it means anything.

[Joca97]

This is the most stupid thing i have ever seen. This dosent effect the match at all and it is really pointless. Does anyone think if your team is losing that if you get a white card that you will care? Ofcourse not so probobly the dumbest thing i have ever seen in this sport.

[alegotardo]

As football is one of the most popular games in sports gambling and its updates are very important for gambling. Many times the result of the match changes on the basis of yellow and red cards, so in football  cards showing  is important and also for gambling. The main purpose of opening this topic is to get familiar with white cards.

The interesting thing is that this card only exists in Portugal, it was created in 2018, so it's not exactly "new". This card does not exist in any other football rules and is not even endorsed by FIFA or Ifab.
I think it could actually be Green, which would be the "opposite" of red, since its intention is to signal an attitude exactly contrary to the fact that generates an expulsion.

The curious fact is that only five years after the introduction of this card in Portugal, it was "presented". Was there nothing in that period that deserved a white card? Or did most referees consider him unimportant and didn't even want to take him to the football field?

[len01]

                   Video: https://twitter.com/Canal_11Oficial/status/1616833846032343042

Football fans across the world will be familiar with yellow and red cards that are brandished by referees.
They were introduced over 50 years ago in the 1970 World Cup for fouls and disruption of the game.
But history was made on Saturday 21st January as the first white card in football was shown by a match official in Portugal.
It was shown during a clash between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica women's teams in the women's Portuguese league cup, in which Benfica won 5-0.
What is a white card?
The card was introduced by Portuguese authorities as part of a new initiative to encourage teams to act in a sporting manner and get immediate positive recognition.
It can be shown to anyone who is involved in fair play and is designed to improve the ethics in the sport.
Why was it shown?
The card was shown just before half-time to medical staff from both sides after they rushed to the aid of a fan who felt unwell in the stands.
As the card was shown to the medical staff, the crowd stood on the their feet to applaud the medics as they walked back to the dugout.          source

As football is one of the most popular games in sports gambling and its updates are very important for gambling. Many times the result of the match changes on the basis of yellow and red cards, so in football  cards showing  is important and also for gambling. The main purpose of opening this topic is to get familiar with white cards.

from when I was small to having a wife and children, this was the first time I saw a football referee issue a white card. at first I saw the title of this thread a little guessed whether the referee took the wrong card and it turned out that it was indeed intentional as a sign of intensification when a spectator fell ill.
it seems that this white card has only been used in one portugal country and in a women's football match.
I still have a question on my mind right now, will the white card also apply to the men's football match in Portugal?

[xSkylarx]

I am not fan in football but it is my first time seeing this and  also whats the meaning of this. So basically it was just like continue the game in fair play while there are medics in the crown to help someone right? So it wouldn't interrupt the game ? But this is not worldwide only on Portugal. At first when i saw this i thought it was a meme or someone just edit it but it is real.This is rare and also I wonder if there are still other color of cards that they made or possibly raised while in the game

[Zilon]

You don't need card to do good things or behave well. It should be the virtue of every sportsmen.  You don't need this card in football. I hope it never leaves the boundary of portugal and would never be recognized by FIFA. I do admit that VAR is a necessary evil for football, people don't want anything else that's not completely necessary and could take away the game time or distract from the game action.

We can just think of the card has a way to promote fair play and sportsmanship. When Red card is issued during games it changes the tempo of the match. I just want to believe the White card will do the same in the positive direction. Let's say encourage the team who got the white card to do even better or get the motivation for a comeback in case they were losing. I just want to be positive about the white card to see how it can improve football generally.

[davis196]

Great news. Now we are waiting for the introduction of the green, purple and black cards as well. Or maybe the pink or brown card?
All the changes in football are getting out of control. This is totally unnecessary if you ask me. It makes the game more complicated and it takes away a part of the excitement. This "white card" thing is nonsense. Is there any real benefit of receiving a "white card" in the game?
The referee can say "good job" to a player without having to show him/her a white card.

[xzone]

I know that a lot of people will disagree with me, but football is not a very exciting kind of sports. A lot of those 90+ minutes, football players walk or run very slowly. Dangerous situation or scoring chances does not happen all the time. I could say that most of game time bigger part of both teams are rather passive. For being passive in combat sports you get a warning and score deduction. That is why I am glad that white cards entered football. Something new was really badly needed. Something innovative is always good. That is the engine for progression.

I agree with you that football is not very exciting. In some matches we don't watch any goals for 90 minutes and it can actually be very boring. We just watch a few passes and end the game.
But how much can a white card change that? I don't think it's very important what's being done. If a match is boring, it is boring, football may need innovation, but what they do is not very different.
Of course, fair play and appreciating those who do a successful job are very important

[TopTort777]

I know that a lot of people will disagree with me, but football is not a very exciting kind of sports. A lot of those 90+ minutes, football players walk or run very slowly. Dangerous situation or scoring chances does not happen all the time. I could say that most of game time bigger part of both teams are rather passive. For being passive in combat sports you get a warning and score deduction. That is why I am glad that white cards entered football. Something new was really badly needed. Something innovative is always good. That is the engine for progression.

But in reality what happens is football is the sport that is most interested in and enjoyed by everyone from small children to the elderly.
Indeed, when we watch a soccer match it seems so passive because each player also occupies their respective position so they cannot run around chasing the ball. Regarding white cards in football matches, I don't agree because there are no violations just because they are passive in playing and in my opinion white cards are not a good new innovation.

That is what makes football unique sport. We can see how 22 players kick one ball for 90+ minutes and the game ends with 0:0. Not to mention that not every of those 90+ minutes players run, often they just walk. And people still watch it. Imagine if we see boxers walking in the ring 12 rounds, trying to find a breach in opponents defence. Imho football is boring, because players dont want to risk. They dont want to get injured and loose their million wage job. They are to much cautious during game. White cards should motivate them for more action. If white cards dont motivate them, taking away 1 point in overall table for being passive should work then.

[darewaller]

Well... I think the introduction of a white card in football seems rather pointless. It's unclear what purpose it serves. Is it supposed to promote good sportsmanship? If so, I would argue that there are already plenty of ways for officials to enforce fair play and good behavior on the field or court. The idea of a white card just seems like an unnecessary and confusing addition to the already established rules and regulations of the game.

And judging by the reactions I've seen on social media, it appears that I'm not alone in this sentiment.

The OP already states if what this card do so I wouldn't called it pointless. It just replace the traditional colour. I guess that fine only to see something new in the field of football. It's not the white card itself who promotes good sportsmanship but it's only just an additional tool that is used by the referees but other than that. It is also shown when someone is injured or needs a medical attention as what stated in the OP.

Maybe it also has a different purpose other than this. I think those who complain are not a true fan of this game. They question a thing that they aren't in control of. If that so then they better create their own game, with their own rule.