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Football’s world governing body FIFA has labelled media reports about the decision to test a blue card as “incorrect and premature.” “Any such trials, if implemented, should be limited to testing in a responsible manner at lower levels,” FIFA announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, Thursday evening. British newspaper The Telegraph had previously reported that the International Football Association Board (IFAB) had authorized the trial introduction of the new blue card. This is intended to impose a 10-minute time penalty on players if, for example, they have prevented a clear goalscoring opp…