Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup
Summary
FIFA has approved new rules for the World Cup that can give players a red card if they cover their mouths when talking to opponents, aiming to prevent hidden insults. Another rule allows a red card for players who leave the field in protest, a response to events at the Africa Cup of Nations final.Key Facts
- FIFA made two law changes: one against players covering their mouths while speaking to opponents, and one against leaving the pitch in protest.
- These changes were agreed on at a FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver and supported by the International Football Association Board (Ifab).
- The new rules will be enforced at the upcoming World Cup.
- Referees will decide if covering the mouth or leaving the pitch deserves a red card based on the situation.
- The rule about covering mouths came after Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni was banned for homophobic comments toward Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.
- Senegal’s team left the field during the Africa Cup of Nations final in protest of a referee decision; CAF later awarded the win to Morocco.
- Team officials who encourage players to leave the pitch may also face penalties.
- Causing a match to be abandoned will likely result in a forfeit.
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