EURO 2016 Bookings: Players Likely to Receive Cards in France

Football wouldn’t be as entertaining as it is without the notorious characters who always manage to get themselves booked for doing one thing or another. So let’s take a look at the potential candidates for the EURO 2016 bookings.

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Mario Balotelli

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With the way he’s been playing this season (3 goals form 14 appearances), Balotelli is not likely to be selected for the final 23 squad for the EURO Championship. But in case he does get picked by Antonio Conte, he will undoubtedly be the bookies’ favorite to receive a booking during the tournament. Even if he’ll be sitting on the bench as a substitute, the referee might respond to one of Mario’s protests and decide to hand him a card. Watch out for the upcoming odds on this with Bet365 Sports. (For more info about the online sportsbook, check out the Bet365 Sports Review.)

Sergio Ramos

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Although Ramos has suffered a slight drop in form over the last couple of season, he’s still hailed as one of the top defenders in football. There’s no doubt that he’ll be a starter for all of Spain’s games at EURO 2016. But every once in a while, we see flashes of aggression that remind us of the younger Ramos who used to be quite careless on the pitch. It would be a real surprise if EURO 2016 bookings avoid him.

Wayne Rooney

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Rooney has matured and become more disciplined over the years, so he’s no longer prone to lashing out verbal abuse or irrationally tackling opponents just because he lost the ball. Well, that’s also because he’s grown a stomach over the years and no longer can compete against younger and faster blood in the sport. Nonetheless, aggression is many times innate in footballers, so Rooney may find himself on the EURO 2016 booking sheet. If his form continues to decline in the following seasons, this may also be his final tournament for England, which is another reason to watch him in action.

Pepe

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I mean, come on… Do I really have to explain why this player has found himself on our list? He has an massive track record in unsportsmanlike conduct that puts all the other hard-hitters to shame; he’s stomped on players, hit players and even head-butted Germany’s Thomas Muller during the 2014 World Cup. He’s basically a collector or cards. Considering that Pepe is likely to feature regularly for Portugal at EURO 2016, we strongly suggest to place your wagers on him when Bet365 Sports offers those special markets.

Diego Costa

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This guy is a time-bomb waiting to explode at any moment. He’s usually seen provoking or inflicting physical blows to other players, so it’s only natural that referees are quick to show him a card, or two. Costa can show signs of brilliance in front of goal, but the way he’s taking on other players is reminiscent of a younger Wayne Rooney. We’d definitely suggest betting on Costa collecting a card, with Bet365 Sports, however the odds for him will be probably be a sure things, meaning that you wouldn’t make much of a profit…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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EURO 2016 is looking to be Zlatan’s farewell tournament with the Swedish national side, as he’s approaching his twilight playing years. He’ll be aiming to make a great impact in the Championship, but his temper may come in the way of that. Zlatan’s antics have been well documented over the years, which is why he’s one of the running candidates to receive a EURO 2016 booking. If you’d like to see some of the goofy things Zlatan has said and done, check out this video.