Conceicao sent off after being shown two yellow cards in 10 seconds for Portugal
Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao was sent off during Portugal's Nations League match against Norway after receiving two yellow cards in ten seconds. The referee issued the cards for dissent following a penalty area incident, resulting in a suspension for the player's next match.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the strict enforcement of disciplinary rules in international football and impacts team rosters for upcoming tournament fixtures.
Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao was sent off after being shown two yellow cards within 10 seconds in the 86th minute, just as he was about to be substituted off, during Portugal's Nations League victory over Norway on Sunday evening.
Conceicao had started in Portugal's 2-1 victory against Norway in Porto on Sunday evening, helping his nation to their fourth win in as many matches at the start of the 2026-27 Nations League campaign.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – OCTOBER 4: Francisco Conceicao of Portugal in action during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Portugal and Norway at Estadio do Dragao on October 4, 2026 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
The Juventus forward had been due to come off in the final few minutes of regular time: Pedro Neto and Bernardo Silva were waiting to come on on the sidelines.
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