So, what exactly is a red card in soccer, and why do players receive one? Here, Sports Illustrated breaks down everything you need to know. When a red card is shown in soccer, it means the player ...

A referee's job is to enforce the rules of the game. In soccer, referees use yellow and red cards to accomplish that task and keep the peace. But what exactly are yellow and red cards, and how ...

In soccer, clubs generally cannot appeal yellow cards. The governing rules, such as those set by FIFA or domestic leagues, usually only permit appeals for red cards or mistaken identity.

Neymar has apologized for a red card that he says cost Santos a victory in the Brazilian league. He says “desperation” to ...

The referee issues a red card during the Serie A soccer match between Milan and Como at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, March 15 , 2025. Credit: AP/Spada Alli began training with Como ...