Tougher action on tactical fouls by Euro 2024 referees drives spike in yellow cards

There were 35 yellow cards shown for tactical fouls during the group stage, a more than four-fold increase at the same stage of Euro 2020.

Referees taking stricter action on tactical fouls drove a spike in yellow cards shown at the European Championship,

managing director of referee Robeto Rosetti told reporters at an online briefing. 'Referees are more alert about this kind of tactical foul.' Rosetti said 35 yellow cards were shown for tactical fouls during the group stage in Germany, a more than four-fold increase on eight at the same stage of Euro 2020. The overall rate of yellow cards stands at 4.6 per game compared to 2.7 at the last tournament.

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