In
soccer/
football, the indicator that a certain player is to leave the field and may not be replaced for the course of a
match. Red cards are given out for
flagrant fouls, generally with
intent to
injure an opposing player, for an intentional
hand ball to prevent a
goal, or for receiving two
yellow cards.*
*In some low-level leagues, like the
Virginia High School League, a "two-yellow replace" rule is used. This means that a player receiving a red card automatically as a result of incurring two yellows may be replaced.