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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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You could see the arguments for a red card.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Fulham defender Kenny Tete escaped a red card for an apparent hair pull on Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo during his side's 3-0 Premier League defeat on 11 February.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Players who leave the pitch in protest at a referee's decisions could also now face a red card, following ugly scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

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

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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