sport news What is a white card? Why is it shown by referees? And could we see it in the ... trends now
sport news What is a white card? Why is it shown by referees? And could we see it in the ... trends now
What is a white card? Why is it shown by referees? And could we see it in the Premier League? All you need to know about the new initiative after it was used in Portugal over the weekend A referee has made history in a Sporting Lisbon vs Benfica match in Portugal The official showed a white card for the first time ever in the history of the sport It's part of introductions including concussion subs and longer stoppage time
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Football history was made on Saturday when a white card was brandished for the first time in a professional game in Portugal.
Football fans are used to red and yellow cards for fouls and misdemeanours during a match, having been implemented over 50 years ago at the 1970 World Cup.
Portugal has now introduced a third colour as part of a series of new initiatives in the country, which also includes increased stoppage time and concussion substitutes.
Referee Catarina Campos showed the white card during a women's cup clash between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica on Saturday
And it was used for the first time during women's
