red card

Definition

A card displayed by the referee when a player is sent off for a serious infringement of the rules.

Example Sentences

• "In the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Argentine player Diego Maradona was given a red card for striking a US player Tab Ramos."
• "An off the ball incident led to N'Zogbia confronting Wilshere before leaning his head into the Englishman and giving referee Lee Probert no choice but to show the red card."
• "I hoped to park in the members' area but the attendant showed me the red card."