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The fastest red card in football history was issued after 2 seconds. Efficiency at its finest.

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There are cases where a player was sent off almost immediately—reported as around 2 seconds—usually for a strike or serious foul right after kickoff. It’s a reminder that discipline rules apply from the first whistle.

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