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.
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