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What is a red card in football ?

It signifies sent off of players because football is a game of passion and adrenaline, where players get physical running for the ball and securing moments of glory. In such situations, things are bound to get out of hand sometimes, so the red card was introduced in the game. A split second can change the game’s trajectory entirely if a player is sent off by being red-carded.

Why do players get a red card ?

A player can receive a red card for a wide range of misconduct or unsportsmanlike behavior during a match.

 

Top 10 players with the highest red in the history of football

Gerardo Bedoya – 46, the Colombian defensive midfielder

Sergio Ramos – 27 centre-back

Cyril Rool – 25 midfielders

Alexis Ruano Delegado – 22 defenders

Paolo Montero – 21 defenders

Paolo Montero – 21 Mexico defender

Felipe Melo – 20 Brazilian defender

Matteo Contini- 20 defender

Fernando Amorebiata – 19 The Venezuelan centre-back

Gary Medel – 18 Chile central defender

Who is Gerardo Bedoya?

Gerardo Alberto Bedoya Múnera is a Colombian former footballer and current manager. He began as a defender but later played as a defensive midfielder.

Gerardo Bedoya played for the following club.

Years.                                Team

1995–1997.          Deportivo Pereira

1998–2001.            Deportivo Cali

2001–2003.            Racing Club

2003.                     Deportivo Cali

2004.                       Colón

2005.                      Puebla

2005.                    Boca Juniors

2005–2006.         Atlético Nacional

2006–2010.          Millonarios

2010.                      Envigado

2010.                      Boyacá Chicó

2011–2013.             Santa Fe

2014.                       Fortaleza

2015.                    Cúcuta Deportivo