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

Against Switzerland, its center back received a red card in the 80th minute for a dangerous tackle that denied a goal scoring opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Cesar Montes' late red card was a blow though.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Another new law is second yellow cards leading to a red card can be reviewed, but not first yellow cards.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

After the second red card, Mexico took its foot off the gas again and was met with whistles from the crowd, who were hungry for more goals.

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