UEFA referees issued 166 yellow cards for tactical fouls in Euro 2024 group-stage, up from 98 in the previous edition.
UEFA's head of match officials revealed that stricter action on tactical fouls by Euro 2024 referees has led to a spike in yellow cards shown, with 166 cards during the 36 group-stage games compared to 98 in the previous edition. Tactical fouls disrupt a fast counterattack by committing an offense, forcing the referee to stop play. UEFA managing director of referee, Robeto Rosetti, said referees are now more alert to these types of fouls.
June 28, 2024
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