The fastest red card ever issued in professional soccer occurred just 2 seconds into a match!
What Happened?- Player: Lee Todd
- Team: Cross Farm Park Celtic (England, amateur league)
- Year: 2000
- Incident:
- As soon as the referee blew the whistle to start the game, Lee Todd exclaimed:
"F*** me, that was loud."
- The referee immediately issued a red card for foul language—only 2 seconds after kickoff.
- As soon as the referee blew the whistle to start the game, Lee Todd exclaimed:
- It's recognized as the quickest sending-off in any recorded match.
- It was not due to violent conduct or a tactical foul, but simply a reflex comment—making it one of the strangest dismissals in soccer history.
- Giuseppe Lorenzo (Serie A): Sent off in 10 seconds in 1990 for striking an opponent.
- Kevin Pressman (Premier League): Sent off in 13 seconds for handling the ball outside the box.