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Players who cover their mouths when talking to opponents during confrontations will not receive a red card in UEFA competitions.
According to Idman.Biz, citing "The Athletic", UEFA will not follow FIFA's example.
According to the source, UEFA informed its member associations that it will not enforce FIFA's rule, but instead will recommend that officials be more cautious. The organization emphasized that if a player tries to hide their communication with an opponent, it is considered unsportsmanlike conduct.
In the 2026 World Cup, Paraguayan Miguel Almiron and Ecuadorian Piero Hincapie were expelled from the field for covering their mouths while talking to their opponents.
