UEFA introduces new four-yellow-card suspension threshold

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UEFA has confirmed changes to its yellow card suspension rules for the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League. These new rules are set ahead of the 2026–27 campaign. From this season, players and members of the coaching staff will receive a one-match suspension after accumulating four yellow cards during the league phase. This new rule replaces the previous threshold of three. Notably, these adjustments reflect UEFA guidelines. UEFA confirms new suspension rules Once that first suspension has been served, another ban will follow after every two additional yellow cards. That means further suspensions will be triggered after a sixth,…

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