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red card

American

noun

Soccer. a red card shown by the referee to a player being sent off the field for a flagrant violation.

red card British

noun

a card of a red colour displayed by a referee to indicate that a player has been sent off

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verb

(tr) to send off (a player)

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Example Sentences

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In fact, his World Cup would end with a red card.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

You could see the arguments for a red card.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Fifa president Gianni Infantino said he wanted to bring in something which has "a deterrent effect" and backed a red card.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The decision remains at the absolute discretion of the referee, who will consider all circumstances before issuing a red card.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“In soccer you get shown the red card and you’re out of the game!”

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

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