Event Brief
IFAB approves red cards for players covering mouths
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: The International Football Association Board approved a rule penalizing players with a red card for covering their mouths while confronting opponents.
WHO: International Football Association Board
WHAT: IFAB approved a red-card rule for players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 2:14 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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