FIFA To Sanction Players For Covering Mouths During Incidents

FIFA could impose sanctions on the Spanish club Albas, including a potential two-year ban on signing new players. The club may also face a fine exceeding 1 million euros owed to a Cameroonian club. Failure to pay could result in relegation to the third or fourth division, according to reports from Yaoundé. A final verdict from FIFA is still pending. The club may also be required to pay over one million euros to the Cameroonian club Cifada. FIFA is expected to issue red cards to players who cover their mouths while addressing opponents to prevent racism or insults. This follows recent incidents involving Real Madrid and Benfica. The rule aims to mitigate situations involving verbal abuse and racial slurs.