The referee had his name taken for that bad tackle.
have one's name taken
idiomTo receive a yellow card.
Origin
disputed originWhen receiving a yellow card in some sports, one's name is recorded in the referee's booklet.
After the defender argued loudly with the official, he had his name taken and received a yellow card.
The player knew he had his name taken for the reckless challenge, yet he continued to protest the referee's decision with visible frustration.
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