Green Card in Football

If until recently someone had told us about the green card in football, many of us would probably think that they know nothing about this sport. However, this is now a reality.

The first green card in the history of football made its debut in early October in Italy's Serie B. This happened after the new "card" was included in the regulations of the tournament back in January.

But what is it all about? Unlike the yellow card, which serves as a warning, and the red card, which means expulsion, the green card rewards players for their fair play. However, it does not affect the course of the game, so it is not physically shown, it is symbolic.

The player is informed that they have been awarded the green card. The player who receives the most green cards at the end of the season is given a monetary prize. This YouTube video shows the moment of the first green card in the history of football.

It was Cristian Galano, from Vicenza, who received the first green card when he informed the referee that his shot had not been deflected by any defender, making it a goal kick and not a corner kick, as the referee had initially called. Interesting measure, don't you think?