The Romanian Football Federation approved a new rule in football that introduces the black card as a third disciplinary option, after the yellow and red cards. The measure was implemented specifically for youth levels of football.
The federation gave examples of behaviors that can be sanctioned with the new black card, although the article does not specify what these behaviors are. The display of the black card automatically results in the end of the match for the sanctioned player, which represents a more severe penalty than the traditional red card.
This innovation comes at a time when various European federations are looking for ways to combat violence and unsportsmanlike behavior in football, especially among young players, where the aim is to promote a more educational and safe environment.
