Red cards make up the fabric of football, with some suspensions as minimal as a one-game but more severe ones can result in a ban of three matches
When tensions run high on the pitch and matchday action escalates, scenes can turn dramatic quickly, with players receiving red cards for their behaviour – earning them immediate dismissal from the pitch.
Goal outlines what it takes to receive a red card, how severe the punishments can be and more.
What is a red card?
In soccer, yellow cards and red cards are used discipline players for general misconduct and bad behaviour during the game.