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Bizarre moment a referee brandishes a WHITE CARD for the first time EVER in a football match in Portugal

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Fans reacted positively as a white card was shown for the first time ever in a football match on Saturday.

Red and yellow cards have been an integral part of the sport for decades - but supporters may be surprised to learn about the introduction of a white one as well, along with several new footballing initiatives including longer stoppage time and concussion substitutes.

A referee brandished it during a Sporting Lisbon vs Benfica cup clash in Lisbon at the weekend in a bizarre incident.

A referee in Portugal made history by brandishing a white card for the first time ever in football
The official showed it (pictured) during a Sporting Lisbon vs Benfica cup clash on Saturday

As equipas médicas de Benfica e Sporting receberam cartão branco após assistirem uma pessoa que se sentiu mal na bancada ud83dudc4f pic.