"Fifa has confirmed they will be adopted at this summer's World Cup. The issue of players covering their mouths became high profile in February when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni raised his shirt while speaking to Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during a Champions League game."
"Infantino said, 'If a player covers his mouth and says something, and this has a racist consequence, then he has to be sent off, obviously.' He emphasized that there must be a presumption of wrongdoing when a player covers their mouth."
"The decision remains at the absolute discretion of the referee, who will consider all circumstances before issuing a red card. Infantino's comments reflect a commitment to addressing inappropriate behavior on the field."
Fifa has approved two law amendments for the World Cup. Players covering their mouths during confrontations may receive a red card. Additionally, players leaving the pitch in protest against referees can also be penalized with a red card. These changes were prompted by incidents at recent tournaments, including a case involving Gianluca Prestianni. Fifa president Gianni Infantino emphasized the need for deterrents against inappropriate conduct, stating that covering one's mouth suggests wrongdoing.
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