FIFA Chief Proposes Sending Off Players Covering Mouths
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- •Gianni Infantino made the proposal public on March 2, 2026.
- •The rule would allow referees to issue red cards to players who cover their mouths during conversations on the pitch.
- •The proposal is intended to prevent players from hiding their communication from referees and opponents.
- •The idea has been reported by multiple sources including The Citizen (Tanzania) and Kommersant (Russia).
- •There is no current official decision to implement the rule; it remains a proposal.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If FIFA officially adopts the rule to send off players covering their mouths players will need to change their on-field communication methods, potentially reducing secretive tactics and affecting game dynamics.
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Primary Sources (4)
RUKommersant (RU)Президент FIFA Инфантино предложил удалять игроков, прикрывающих рот на полеRURIA Novosti (RU)Глава ФИФА предложил удалять игроков, прикрывающих рот во время разговоровAFRICAThe Citizen (Tanzania)FIFA boss Gianni Infantino calls for red cards for players covering mouthsAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)FIFA president says players who cover mouths when speaking could be sent off