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Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup
Key takeaways
- The decision was taken during a special meeting of the Fifa Council in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday, where two Fifa-proposed law amendments were approved.
- Players who leave the pitch in protest at a referee's decisions could also now face a red card, following ugly scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.
- Both law changes have been approved as competition opt-ins by the International Football Association Board (Ifab).
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Football issues correspondent Published15 minutes ago46 Comments Players at the World Cup could face a red card if they cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations.
The decision was taken during a special meeting of the Fifa Council in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday, where two Fifa-proposed law amendments were approved.
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