UEFA will not follow FIFA in giving red cards for covering mouth
UEFA has decided not to adopt FIFA's rule that mandates a red card for players who cover their mouths during confrontations. Instead, UEFA referees will evaluate each incident individually to determine if the behavior constitutes unsporting conduct.
Why it matters
This highlights a divergence in disciplinary policy between major football governing bodies regarding player conduct and communication concealment.
European football's governing body will allow referees to judge each incident individually.
The article reports on policy differences between sports organizations without taking a side.
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