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Argentina red card
/ˈɑːrdʒəntiːnə rɛd kɑːrd/
Definition
1
A disciplinary penalty in soccer where a player for the Argentina national team is sent off the field by the referee, typically resulting from a serious foul, violent conduct, or a second yellow card.
2
A cultural shorthand, often used humorously in sports media, to describe a moment of chaotic or aggressive intensity specific to the playing style of the Argentine squad.
Examples
The referee didn't hesitate to pull out the Argentina red card the moment the studs connected with the opponent's shin.
Watching an Argentina red card is like witnessing a dramatic tango where one partner abruptly leaves the floor.
He played with such passion that he practically invited the referee to present an Argentina red card as a souvenir.