New ‘Vinicius Law’ will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations
A new rule, known as the 'Vinicius Law', will enforce immediate red cards for players who cover their mouths during confrontations at the World Cup. This decision follows an incident involving Vinicius Jr, who reported racial abuse during a Champions League match. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) unanimously agreed to implement this significant change to address discriminatory behavior in football.
- ▪Players covering their mouths during confrontations will be sent off at the World Cup.
- ▪The rule change follows an incident where Vinicius Jr reported racial abuse from Gianluca Prestianni.
- ▪IFAB stated that the competition organizer can sanction players with a red card for this behavior.
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