The European Championship kicked off in 1960 as four teams competed for the trophy in the tournament's final stages.

Back then, it was called the European Nations' Cup and remained a four-team tournament until Euro 1980, which featured eight national sides.

The first red card came in 1968 and since then, over 40 players have received their marching orders in the continental competition.

Here, a look at some of the most notable red cards in the Euros and how they came about...