red card

American  

noun

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

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red card British  

noun

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

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verb

1. (tr) to send off (a player)

Example Sentences

Harry Maguire's pull on Evanilson, which led to a penalty and a red card for the Manchester United defender, was backed 4:1.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But in the 41st minute, Alessandro Bastoni received a red card, and Italy had to defend its lead with 10 men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

João Klauss scores, but the Galaxy fail to find the net again after Kamal Miller draws a red card in the first half of a 1-1 draw with Portland.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Cristian Romero was serving the final game of a four-match ban after a straight red card in February.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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