Serie A
Two cautions in ten seconds, Conceicao sent off before the substitution
On Oct 4, 2026, during the Football Nations League match between Portugal and Norway, Francisco Conceicao, winger of Juventus, received two cautions in ten seconds, provoking the Italian referee Maurizio Mariani and being sent off before the substitution planned by Jorge Jesus.
The rapid double caution
The two cautions came within ten seconds, a rare episode in international competitions. Conceicao raised his thumb towards Mariani, forcing the referee to show the second card.
Jesus had planned the substitution at the 86th minute, but the sending‑off occurred earlier. The starter did not accept the first warning and reacted with provocation.
Conceicao returned to the dressing room to celebrate Portugal's fourth victory in the Nations League. Portugal remains unbeaten in four matches.
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Mariani stated that Conceicao's provocation exceeded the limits of respect. He deemed the double caution necessary to maintain order.
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The suspension excludes Conceicao from the next Nations League commitment, forcing Jesus to revise the lineup. Portugal will have to rely on another winger to continue the run.