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Why Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth
Key takeaways
- Players can now be sent off when covering their mouths, with Paraguay's Miguel Almiron receiving a one-match ban
- Football issues correspondent Published5 minutes ago A picture of England midfielder Jude Bellingham covering his mouth while talking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew has caused controversy.
- A law was brought in for the 2026 World Cup which says a player can be sent off if they hide their mouth when speaking to an opponent.
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Players can now be sent off when covering their mouths, with Paraguay's Miguel Almiron receiving a one-match ban
Football issues correspondent Published5 minutes ago A picture of England midfielder Jude Bellingham covering his mouth while talking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew has caused controversy.
A law was brought in for the 2026 World Cup which says a player can be sent off if they hide their mouth when speaking to an opponent.
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