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FIFA Boss: Mouth-Covering Footballers Should Be Sent Off
Filed: Mar 01, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: Gianni Infantino calls for stricter penalties for players covering mouths during confrontations, linking it to racism in football.
WHO: Gianni Infantino
WHAT: Proposes sending off players who cover their mouths during confrontations
WHEN: Mar 01, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To address racism in football and change attitudes
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