According to the Italian newspaper La Stampa, Italy’s Serie B (second division) will add the green card to reward players who commit conspicuous acts of sportsmanship.

The idea was first adopted in Italian youth leagues but this is the first time the scheme will be used at a considerable level and it could spread to other professional leagues, the newspaper said.

There is no in-game reward for earning a green card, but the player’s name will be noted and a list of the “most correct” players will be compiled at the end of the season.

Green cards can be earned for such actions as sending a ball out of bounds to stop play when a player is injured; helping the referee make a correct call; and — curiously — admitting to having taken a dive in order to win a penalty kick.

OK, my naija football fans....what retrospective act in football would you give a green card too?

Its a welcome idea

If it was in use 4years ago in Epl, then David Luiz, Jagielka and Vermalean would have the most green cards. They kick it out of play, even if its their opponent down. But Luiz changed. I blame costa. Lol

I will give a green card after a victim of a bad tackle stands up and instead of picking a fight or banter words with the opposition who wanted to injure him, he will give him a smile, an handshake and a hug

Not necessary.