"Footballers covering their mouths during a confrontation with an opponent or any other player on the pitch will be given a red card under a new rule approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB)."
"Another new amendment permits officials to issue red cards to players who leave the field in protest of a referee's decision, also applying to team officials who encourage such actions."
"These new red card rules are not mandatory, but they give competition organisers like FIFA the option to use them."
"FIFA President Gianni Infantino pushed for the changes after a heated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final when Senegal's team walked off the field."
New red card rules have been approved by the International Football Association Board to penalize players who cover their mouths during confrontations or leave the pitch in protest. This decision follows incidents in recent matches, including racially abusive comments made during a UEFA Champions League game. The changes aim to address inappropriate behavior ahead of the World Cup in North America. While not mandatory, these rules provide competition organizers the option to implement them, with all World Cup teams to be informed soon.
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