Thrilling rule experiment - Soccer has introduced a new pink card!
Hey there soccer enthusiasts!
Soccer: The Pink Card at the Copa América
So, have you ever heard of the pink card in the Copa América? It's a special rule that helps protect players from serious head injuries or concussions.
Here's what happens: in every match, there's a system that allows teams to make an extra substitution if they suspect a player has a head injury. To do this, the referee or the fourth official must be informed, and the referee then signals this with a pink card.
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) explained this new rule: "The CONMEBOL Directorate of Competitions and Match Operations has announced that a sixth substitution will be available to each team, going beyond the five already allowed by the regulations, to ensure the players' health."
This is a fantastic play because it means teams can substitute players with suspected head injuries without sacrificing a normal substitution. This could lead to more players feelling safer knowing they can be subbed if there's a danger.
But don't worry, this new rule won't be easily misused. Once a substitution is made for a head injury, the opposing team also gets an additional substitution. This way, no team can take advantage by faking an injury just for an extra substitution.
And if a player is subbed out because of a head injury, they can't come back into the game. They'll have to head to the locker room or the medical center.
And what about those keen medical eyes? Yup, team doctors have to fill out a form and send it to the CONMEBOL Medical Commission within 24 hours after the match. They'll have to detail the exact nature of the injury.
Wonder when we'll start seeing the pink card in European soccer?
Read also:
- BVB trails 1-0 against Paris, with Füllkrug leading them towards the final.
- Munich Drama: Late Real Penalty Leaves Bayern Shocked
- Lars is capable of leading BVB, according to many.
- Subsequent torrential rainfall leads to 48 fatalities due to partial highway collapse in China.
Source: symclub.org
