First ever white card of football history

First ever white card of football history

It made its debut in Portugal. 

It made its debut in Portugal. 

Referee Catarina Campos used it  for the first time

First utilized in a  match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon  

The white card is a new initiative launched by the National Plan for Ethics in Sport (PNED) in Portugal 

It immediately rewards positive behaviour on the pitch 

The practice was largely praised by football fans 

Benfica went on to win the match 5-0 in front of a record crowd for a women’s football game in Portugal.