IFAB keen to introduce sin bins for professional football after grassroots trial

Mark Bullingham during the 137th IFAB AGM (Aaron Chown/PA)

Sin bins should be trialled at higher levels of football following their successful implementation in the grassroots game, the sport’s lawmaking body has agreed.

Temporary dismissals of players for offences such as dissent and specific tactical fouls were backed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) at its annual business meeting.