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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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Obviously, the red card really lifted our spirits and we said 'This has to be it - this is the moment', and that's exactly how it turned out.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Arda Guler, who scored Real's first two goals, was given a red card in the aftermath of the defeat after storming over to the referee.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The VAR, Mike Dean, opted not to intervene for an obvious red card.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Will Man Utd appeal against Martinez's red card?

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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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