The card was shown in a match between Sporting Lisbon vs Benfica women on Saturday. Portugal introduced a third colour as part of new initiatives in the game.

Referee brandishes white card for the first time - but what does it mean?

Referee Sam Purkiss was stretchered off during Grimsby Town's League Two game with Swindon Town after being hit in the face by the ball. 

Referee stretchered off after being hit by ball 

Tributes have been paid to Michael Grant, from Ruskington, after he died on Monday 24 October

Referee dies after 'freak accident' during school football game

Moss, who lives in Leeds, was given a signed shirt with a parting jibe as took charge of his last ever Premier League game. 

Jamie Vardy's cheeky gift as referee Jon Moss retires

Trevor Massey was a linesman for more than 300 Premier League games and helped teach Jersey's youngsters what it takes to become a match official.

Former Premier League match official coaches aspiring Jersey referees

Terry Farley, 88, has refereed footballing legends like Diego Maradona and Kevin Keegan and received an MBE for his services to the profession in 2011.

'Maradona was tremendous', referee blows final whistle on 70 year career

There will be no British referee at the World Cup in Russia this summer, Fifa has confirmed.

No British referees chosen for the World Cup in Russia

Northumberland's Michael Oliver will referee this year's Capital One Cup Final between Liverpool and Manchester City.

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