FIFA is set to block the introduction of blue cards and ‘sin bins’.

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    “We will not introduce temporary concussion subs because, we care about the health of the players and concussion is an important topic for us,” he said.

    "We have invested a lot of money, £1.5m, in research. We have an expertise in this area now.

    I’m sorry, but £1.5 million does not sound like a lot of money for FIFA, especially not for serious medical research.

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      I think he meant to say:

      We have an expert in this area now.

      It’s just the one expert. But he’s damn good. He’s been banging his head all day.

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      £1.5 million does not sound like a lot of money

      That’s what… Three doctors?

      I’d expect that once you count salary, benefits, and other costs like equipment and travel, that £1.5 isn’t going to pay for more than three specialists.