The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will not implement a rule allowing a player to be sent off the field for covering his mouth during an argument.
Modern.az reports that "The Athletic" website published information about this.
Before the World Cup, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) made several rule changes. Now, any player who covers his mouth with his hand, shoulder, or shirt can receive a direct red card. Such actions are considered an attempt to hide the content of the conversation from television cameras.
At the World Cup, Paraguay national team player Miguel Almiron became the first footballer to be sent off the field for covering his mouth during an argument. He received a red card for this action in the second round of the World Cup group stage match against Turkey (1-0).
