A SINGLE moment of madness could see a player cost their nation the chance of success by receiving a red card at the World Cup.
Watching the referee reach into his back pocket has become one of football’s most frustrating cliches.
No player ever wants to be met with the infamous red card, however there is definitely no worse occasion to receive one whilst representing your nation at a major tournament.
For every Gary Lineker, who never received a single booking, there’s always a Sergio Ramos who has seen red 27 times in his career.
Here is what happens to a player when they are given their marching orders.