UEFA Will Not Issue Red Cards For Players Covering Mouths
UEFA has clarified that players covering their mouths during on-field confrontations will not be sent off with a red card. This decision addresses the interpretation of gestures during disputes between players and officials.
Referees have been instructed that such actions do not constitute violent conduct or serious dissent. The ruling aims to provide clarity on disciplinary measures in UEFA tournaments.
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