Red‑card rule introduced for players covering mouths in World Cup matches
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 04:23 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera announced a new regulation allowing referees to send off any player who covers his or her mouth or walks off the pitch in protest during World Cup games. The rule is aimed at curbing dissent and ensuring respect for officials during the tournament.
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