What Are Yellow and Red Cards in Football? (How traffic lights and soccer are connected)

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A yellow card is meant as a warning for offenses such as reckless challenges, time...

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David Beckham (right) being shown a red card during England's 1998 World Cup match...

Zinedine Zidane (center) receiving a red card during the 2006 FIFA World Cup final...

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