Fouls and misconduct (association football)

A foul is an unfair act by a player, deemed by the referee to contravene the game's laws, that interferes with the active play of the game. Fouls are punished by the award of a free kick (possibly a penalty kick) to the opposing team. Misconduct is an act of a player, substitute, or other team member or coach that the referee decides to show a yellow or red card for.

Fouls And Misconduct (association Football) Media

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  A player (middle) is cautioned and shown a yellow card.

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  A player is shown a red card to indicate his dismissal from the game.

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  Antonio Rattín (left of referee) being sent off in the 1966 World Cup. The confusion inspired the adoption of yellow and red cards at the 1970 World Cup.