White card football

The card, which is shown to recognise and encourage fair play, was brandished by referee Catarina Campos during the cup tie, marking the very first time it ...

The card is essentially more of a symbolic gesture, rather than punishing or rewarding teams as a game-changing action. It won't be seen in England for time being, as the initiative to use the card comes from Portugal's governing body, rather than lawmakers IFAB. The white card is one of many new introductions from FIFA seen in recent times, along with extended stoppage time to guard against time-wasting, which was heavily in use at the men's World Cup last year and concussion substitutes. Traditionally cards in football are only shown when poor discipline is displayed but this may change across the game in years to come. The Estadio da Luz crowd gave a rapturous reception to Campos' decision, with the medics involved applauded as they returned to their respective benches. [women's cup match](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/womens-football) between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica when a white card was shown for the very [first time.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/womens-football)

1st WHITE CARD Football: Sporting v Benfica clash- During the match between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica women on Saturday ( 21st January),… By Adhiraj Published ...

The 15,032 supporters watched SL Benfica v Sporting CP, breaking the attendance record for a women’s match in Portugal. 1st WHITE CARD Football: Sporting v Benfica clash- During the match between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica women on Saturday ( 21st January), the white card was used for the first time in professional football since the introduction of cards in 1970. The Portuguese Football Federation started this new introduction in football alongside VAR and concussion substitutes in the Taca de Portugal Feminina (Portuguese female football).

A white card was shown to the medical staff of Benfica and Sporting Lisbon during the Portuguese women's Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.

[has been embraced by the Portuguese Football Federation](http://www.fairplayeur.com/news/news/the-portuguese-football-federation-announced-the-extension-of-the-white-card-where-referees-can-rewa/) (FPF) in their tournaments. The use of the white card is an initiative of Portugal's National Plan for Ethics in Sport (PNED) to influence practice sport with fair play and [ran to the aid of a fan](https://www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/agora/noticias/2023/01/21/futebol-feminino-jogo-benfica-sporting-quartos-de-final-taca-de-portugal) who had fainted in the stands.

While fans have gotten used to the referee signalling a yellow card or a red card to players who have fouled during the match, this was the first instance ...

There have been mixed reactions to the initiative on social media. This is expected to improve the ethical value in football. The incident happened during a women's derby match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.

With what seemed to be just a normal football match, an unexpected white card was awarded by one of the referees in charge of the Sporting Lisbon vs Benfica ...

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The card was shown in a match between Sporting Lisbon vs Benfica women on Saturday. Portugal introduced a third colour as part of new initiatives in the ...

Those who make and oversee the rules in the game, the International Football Association Board, would first have to discuss if it could be an option before we see the white card anytime soon in the UK. It is yet to be seen if the white card will be introduced to other football leagues around the world, including in the UK. It can be shown to anyone who is involved in fair play and is designed to improve the ethics in the sport.

The incident happened in the middle of a women's cup quarter-final encounter between arch-rivals Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. Benfica were 3-0 up in the 44th ...

The usage of this new card is part of Portugal's National Plan for Ethics in Sport (PNED) to improve the ethical value in the sport. A white card can now be shown in the Portugal league to recognise acts of sportsman spirit and fair play. The incident happened in the middle of a women's cup quarter-final encounter between arch-rivals Benfica and Sporting Lisbon.

The card was shown during a women's cup match after medical staff from both sides rushed to help a fan who had fainted in the stands, with spectators at the ...

The card was shown during a women's cup match between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica on Saturday after medical staff from both clubs rushed to help a fan who had fainted in the stands as Benfica led 3-0 during the first half. A white card has been issued for the first time in a football match in Portugal. The card was shown during a women's cup match after medical staff from both sides rushed to help a fan who had fainted in the stands, with spectators at the match between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica cheering and applauding the decision.

The specific reason for it being used during the game between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon is not known as the rules and guidelines surrounding the use of the ...

It is expected that more information on the usage and consequences of the white card will be provided in the near future. The exact purpose of the white card and the consequences of receiving one are yet to be announced. [Portugal](/topic/portugal)on Saturday, January 21, when a white card was given for the first time in the sport.

But, have you ever seen a referee flashing a white card? It happened for the first time in the history of the sport, in a women's match between Benfica and ...

It is part of a new initiative in Portugal to encourage teams to act in a fair manner and get instant recognition for it. It happened for the first time in the history of the sport, in a women's match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon in Portugal on January 21. Benfica were leading 3-0 when a player on the bench in one of the dugouts felt unwell at the end of the first half.