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Last week, England midfielder Jude Bellingham was not sent off despite covering his face while talking to Ghana’s Jordan Ayew.
Before the tournament, FIFA’s head of referees Pierluigi Collina explained that players were allowed to hide their faces if they were engaged in “friendly conversation”.
He said the new law was designed for “confrontational” interactions.
decision to Implement this new rule The legislation was taken during a special meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Vancouver in April.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino It was said before In justifying the imposition of such a penalty, referees should operate from a “presumption” that players say “something they shouldn’t have”.
The issue of players covering their faces was discussed in February when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni lifted his shirt while talking to Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior during a Champions League game.
The Argentina international was accused of racist abuse – which he denied – and provisionally banned for one match. After a UEFA investigation, Prestianni was replaced Convicted of homophobic behaviour And banned for six matches – three of which were suspended.
Any decision to send off a player is at the discretion of the referee, who will consider all circumstances before awarding a red card.
