"FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told Sky News that footballers who cover their mouths in confrontations with rivals should be sent off on the presumption they are being offensive."
"According to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, a player covering his mouth should be enough for him to be presumed to have said something that he shouldn't be saying, and that should result in a straight red card."
Vinicius Junior reported racial abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match, but investigation is complicated because Prestianni covered his mouth while speaking. FIFA president Gianni Infantino responded by suggesting that mouth-covering during player confrontations should be treated as presumptive evidence of offensive speech, warranting immediate red card dismissal. This proposal reflects efforts to combat abuse in football by establishing clearer consequences for suspicious behavior. Game lawmakers are expected to review this potential rule change in the coming period.
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