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FIFA To Send Off Footballers Covering Mouths

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A new rule could allow officials to issue a red card to players who cover their mouths during discussions with rivals. The rule change is being discussed in the context of recent player conduct. FIFA announced new rules for the upcoming World Cup to address discriminatory and inappropriate behavior. Footballers who cover their mouths during verbal confrontations with opponents will receive a red card. Additionally, players will be red carded if they leave the field to protest a referee's decision. The announcement aims to curb misconduct during matches. The rule specifically targets verbal interactions during matches. New regulations propose using red cards to punish players who insult officials or engage in verbal confrontations. This rule is set to be implemented starting with this year's World Cup. The decision follows an announcement by the International Football Council.

A new rule could allow officials to issue a red card to players who cover their mouths during discussions with rivals. The rule change is being discussed in the context of recent player conduct. FIFA announced new rules for the upcoming World Cup to address discriminatory and inappropriate behavior. Footballers who cover their mouths during verbal confrontations with opponents will receive a red card. Additionally, players will be red carded if they leave the field to protest a referee's decision. The announcement aims to curb misconduct during matches. The rule specifically targets verbal interactions during matches. New regulations propose using red cards to punish players who insult officials or engage in verbal confrontations. This rule is set to be implemented starting with this year's World Cup. The decision follows an announcement by the International Football Council. The International Football Association Board has introduced new reasons for player ejections. The governing body stated these measures aim to address discriminatory and inappropriate behavior.

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Sources · 7 independent

COPE

“el jugador que se tape la boca durante una discusión con un rival, podrá ser sancionado con tarjeta roja.”

COPE

“aquel jugador que se tape la boca durante una discusión con un rival, podrá ser sancionado con tarjeta roja. La medida nace tras la polémica esta temporada entre Vinicius y Prestiani”

COPE

“aquel jugador que se tape la boca durante una discusión con un rival, podrá ser sancionado con tarjeta roja.”

BBC World Service

“footballers who cover their mouths during verbal confrontations with opponents at this year's World Cup will be given a red card. FIFA said the new rules are part of measures to address discriminatory and inappropriate behaviour.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“this year's World Cup will be given a red card. FIFA said the new rules are part of measures to address discriminatory and inappropriate behaviour. Players will also be red carded if they protest at a referee's decision by leaving the field.”

KQED FM

“footballers who cover their mouths during verbal confrontations with opponents at this year's World Cup will be given a red card.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“FIFA said the new rules are part of measures to address discriminatory and inappropriate behaviour. Players will also be red carded if they protest at a referee's decision by leaving the field.”

Radio Renascença

“ano. para punir com cartão vermelho os jogadores que insultem uma diversão.”

WNYC 93.9 FM

“cover their mouths during verbal confrontations with opponents that this year's World Cup will be given a red card. FIFA said the new rules are part of measures to address discriminatory and inappropriate behaviour.”

KQED FM

“new rules are part of measures to address discriminatory and inappropriate behaviour. players will also be red carded if they protest at a referee's decision by leaving the field.”

KQED FM

“carded if they protest at a referee's decision by leaving the field.”

TSF Notícias

“os jogadores que tapam em a boca para ocultar comportamentos discriminatórios podem ser expulsos com cartão vermelho direto já a partir do Mundial deste ano.”

Caracol Radio Colombia

“todas las tarjetas amarillas al final de las fases de grupos de la Copa del Mundo y los cuartos de final, con el fin de reducir el riesgo de que los jugadores más destacados se pierdan los partidos definitivos.”

Ukrainian Radio UR-1

“Міжнародна Рада Футбольних асоціаційс хвилила дві нові причини для вилучення гравців. Причиною такого рішення стали два недавні скандали.”

BBC World Service

“Footballers who cover their mouths during verbal confrontations with opponents at this year's World Cup will be sent off. The sport's world governing body, FIFA, said the new rules are part of measures to address discriminatory and inappropriate...”

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