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Uefa will not use red cards for players who cover mouth
Key takeaways
- Ecuador's Piero Hincapie was the second player to receive a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth in a confrontation
- Football issues correspondent Published7 minutes ago Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will not be shown red cards in Uefa competitions, it was confirmed on Thursday.
- European football's governing body will not take up the option to use the law in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
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Ecuador's Piero Hincapie was the second player to receive a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth in a confrontation
Football issues correspondent Published7 minutes ago Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will not be shown red cards in Uefa competitions, it was confirmed on Thursday.
European football's governing body will not take up the option to use the law in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
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