yellow card
noun
soccer
: a yellow card that a referee holds in the air to indicate that a player has broken the rules of the game and is being officially warned
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The penalty came after Embolo headed a cross toward Remo Freuler, who was then run into by Qatari keeper Mahmoud Abunada, earning a yellow card leading to the penalty.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
In the 13th minute, Embolo was fouled by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, who received a yellow card on the play.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
After watching the replay, Makkelie rescinded Ream's yellow card, because the video evidence was clear that Ream never actually touched Almirón, and a yellow card was given to Almirón for simulation (diving).
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
These include the proper awarding of corner kicks, analysis to determine whether a player was in an offside position and a review of a second yellow card resulting in the send-off of a player.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 12 June 2026
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
In the 13th minute, Embolo was fouled by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, who received a yellow card on the play.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
After watching the replay, Makkelie rescinded Ream's yellow card, because the video evidence was clear that Ream never actually touched Almirón, and a yellow card was given to Almirón for simulation (diving).
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
These include the proper awarding of corner kicks, analysis to determine whether a player was in an offside position and a review of a second yellow card resulting in the send-off of a player.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 12 June 2026
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“Yellow card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yellow%20card. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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