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Enrique Advocates 'Orange Card' to Evolve Football Play

1/16/2026

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Luis Enrique, the Paris Saint-Germain coach, expressed support for a sin-bin-style system in football.
He discussed an "orange" card that would sideline players for 20 minutes.
Enrique emphasized that football must evolve to deliver a more attractive style of play.
He recalled Michel Platini's suggestion to play with fewer players on the field.
PSG is one point behind Ligue 1 leader Lens as they prepare for a match against Lille.

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Luis Enrique, the Paris Saint-Germain coach, expressed support for a sin-bin-style system in football.
He discussed an "orange" card that would sideline players for 20 minutes.
Enrique emphasized that football must evolve to deliver a more attractive style of play.
He recalled Michel Platini's suggestion to play with fewer players on the field.
PSG is one point behind Ligue 1 leader Lens as they prepare for a match against Lille.