New ‘Vinicius Law’ will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations
A new rule dubbed the 'Vinicius Law' will result in players being sent off with a red card at the upcoming World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents. The change follows an incident involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr, who reported discriminatory abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved the rule change, allowing competition organizers to impose red cards for such conduct.
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