
There have been plenty of yellow cards dished out at Euro 2024 so far. Whether for late tackles, dissent or extravagant dives, officials at this summer’s tournament have been intolerant of any ill discipline.
Several players are just one booking away from an unwanted suspension, and ensuring key players aren’t absent is a key part of tournament football. Players are clearly conscious of that: only Scotland’s Ryan Porteous has been shown a red card at Euro 2024.