Players Who Cover Their Mouths Could Get Red Carded, FIFA and IFAB Confirm

Football is changing, and a new rule is a big part of it. FIFA and the rule-making body IFAB have now given referees the power to immediately show red cards to players who cover their mouths during arguments on the field. Players often do this to hide what they’re saying from cameras, lip readers, and officials. Now, this common reaction will be punished with a sending-off.






