UEFA decides against red cards for players covering mouths

UEFA has confirmed it will not issue red cards for players covering their mouths during confrontations at its competitions. However, players could still face disciplinary action for this behavior. Instead of a red card, UEFA stated that yellow cards should be given for 'attempting to conceal communication as an act of unsporting behaviour.' The decision follows incidents at the current World Cup where players have been sent off for similar actions, supported by FIFA president Gianni Infantino's push for stringent measures after a related incident earlier this year.

• 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Reports: No red cards for covering mouth in UEFA events