Chelsea’s Jackson given red card just minutes after coming off the bench

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21 Jun 2025 • 5:38 PM MYT
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  • Nicolas Jackson apologized after receiving a straight red card during chelsea's 3-1 Club World Cup defeat to Flamengo.
  • Jackson was dismissed just four minutes after coming off the bench for a studs-up challenge on Ayrton Lucas.
  • This was Jackson's second red card in only four appearances, having also been sent off in a Premier League match last month.
  • The sending-off occurred during a calamitous six-minute spell where chelsea conceded two goals, effectively ending their hopes in the game.
  • Jackson expressed deep regret on Instagram, taking full responsibility for the incident and vowing to learn and come back stronger.

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