New Fifa ‘Vinicius Law’ will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations
The rule change comes after Vinicius Junior reported racial abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who covered his mouth during a Champions League match in February
FIFA announces World Cup rules
- IFAB agrees red-card sanction for players covering mouths during verbal clashes Daily Nation —
- Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup BBC News —
- Players who cover mouths could face red card at World Cup RTE —
- Stars who cover their mouths in on-pitch spats could be SENT OFF at the World Cup after racism row involving Vinicius Jr in new rule change Daily Mail —
- Wednesday’s briefing: PSG edge Bayern thriller as Arsenal prepare for battle The Independent —