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Kylian Mbappe received a bizarre yellow card during France’s 1-0 win against Austria at the European Championship after breaking his nose.
The 25-year-old collided with Kevin Danso’s shoulder as the match neared its conclusion, falling to the ground with a bloody nose. Unable to continue, he still managed to pick up a booking while being taken off the pitch.
Referee Jesus Gil Manzano delayed France’s substitutions, leaving the team with 10 players as they defended their lead. Taking matters into his own hands, Mbappe re-entered the field and sat down, earning a yellow card for doing so without permission.
Mbappe is, of course, far from the only player to receive a yellow card at this summer’s Euros. The Athletic takes a look at the players who have been booked and the rule changes regarding cautions at the Germany tournament.
This article was last updated on Wednesday, June 19
What are the rules around cards at Euro 2024?
A player will be suspended for one game after receiving yellow cards in two separate matches.
As well as players, team officials will also be suspended for the next competition match after receiving two cautions, and again after a fourth caution. That means if a player picks up two yellow cards during the group stage, round of 16 and quarter-finals, they will be suspended for the semi-finals if their team advances.
Accumulated yellow cards are reset after the quarter-finals. Players can only be suspended for the Euro 2024 final by receiving a red card in the semi-final.
Players shown a red card will be suspended for one match, although the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body can upgrade that suspension if they feel it is necessary to do so.
UEFA also introduced a new initiative to make it a bookable offence for players to approach referees during games, unless they are a team captain.
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Previously, any player was technically allowed to surround the referee to either question or appeal against decisions made during a match, subsequently putting officials under pressure.
However, UEFA managing director of refereeing Roberto Rosetti announced in May that officials will endeavour to explain key decisions to captains, but would not entertain approaches from any other players.
National teams have been warned not to crowd the referee, and failure to do so will result in a yellow card for the offending player or players.
If a team is captained by a goalkeeper, then an outfield player will need to be nominated to fulfil the role.
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