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FIFA decision: players covering their mouths while speaking to an opponent will receive a red card at the World Cup

FIFA decision: players covering their mouths while speaking to an opponent will receive a red card at the World Cup

Tue 28 Apr 2026 22:38 CEST

Players who cover their mouths while speaking to an opponent will receive a red card during the World Cup. FIFA is also cracking down on players who leave the pitch in protest of referee decisions

Criticism of new rule: "Will cause trouble"

Criticism of new rule: "Will cause trouble"

Mon 17 Mar 2025 17:34 CET

Gustav Svensson sees risks with the new eight-second rule that will be introduced in Allsvenskan. It feels like this will be a judgment that will cause a lot of trouble for the players, says IFK Göteborg's team captain

"Criticism after penalty drama: 'Put up your hand'"

"Criticism after penalty drama: 'Put up your hand'"

Thu 13 Mar 2025 08:07 CET

Julián Álvarez had his penalty goal disallowed in the Champions League thriller against Real Madrid. A ruling that was questioned by Atlético Madrid's coach Diego Simeone afterwards

New rule: Can award corner kick for goalkeeper's time-wasting

New rule: Can award corner kick for goalkeeper's time-wasting

Sat 1 Mar 2025 18:49 CET

If the goalkeeper holds the football in their hands for longer than eight seconds, the opposing team shall be awarded a corner kick. The rule change will come into effect from next season