US EditionRed Card for Footballers Who Make Discriminatory Remarks with Their Hand over Their Mouth
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According to a request from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, players who hold their hand in front of the opponent's mouth in a confrontation can be punished with the Red Card at the World Cup! This change was decided by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) at a special meeting in Vancouver. In order to prevent discriminatory behaviour, IFAB further informed.Whether the rule also applies in other competitions such as the leagues or…
Players who cover their mouths to conceal discriminatory remarks can now receive a red card. The measure follows an incident...
The fight between Gianluca Prestiani and Vinicius in the Champions League forced FIFA to establish a new rule: expulsion for any player who stops his mouth when arguing with a rival. Argentine and Brazilian crossed in the match between Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon. Vini took advantage of the fact that the former player of Vélez was blocked...
Players who keep their mouths shut to "hidden discriminatory behaviors" can be expelled with direct red card, already from the World Cup2026, following the unanimous decision of the International Football Association Board (IFAB), announced today FIFA.
The fact that footballers cover their mouths out of fear of lip readers is more and more common. If they do this during a fight during the World Cup, there is now a severe penalty.
Players who cover their mouths while talking to an opponent will henceforth be punished with a red card. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) voted for this new rule on Tuesday. The rule will take effect at this summer's World Cup.
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