Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup

Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.

bbc.com · en · Published 2026-04-28 19:09:04 UTC · Updated 2026-04-29 09:30:34 UTC

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