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Joe Mewis

Footballers who cover their mouths could be sent off following IFAB meeting

Gianni Infantino, with Gianluca Prestianni and Vinicius Jr inset.

Players who put their hands over their mouths during confrontations with opponents could be sent off in the future, according to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.

The directive was discussed during the latest general meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB), who met in Wales at the weekend to consider new measures that could be brought in ahead of this summer’s World Cup.

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