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

They should have been awarded a penalty in the second half and, separately, Jordan Pickford was lucky to avoid a red card too.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The incident might be replayed once, twice at most, while the VAR is looking at a possible red card or penalty.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Mexico has a one-goal lead in goal differential but will be facing South Korea without defender César Montes, who drew a silly red card in stoppage time of El Tri’s win over South Africa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

After consulting the video assisted referee, the official gave Zwane a red card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“And then apply it to the card,” he finished, holding up the dripping red card for us to see.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer