New World Cup Rule Sends Player Off | Global News

A new World Cup rule is sparking fire: covering your mouth during a confrontation can earn you a red card. Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié became the latest victim, sent off in stoppage time against Mexico — though it didn’t change the result. Dubbed the “Prestianni Law,” this FIFA-backed rule aims to expose offensive language by forcing players to show their faces during heated moments. Inspired by a Champions League incident where a player allegedly hid racist slurs under his jersey, the rule gives tournament organizers the power to enforce it. Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón was the first to get slapped with it, missing his next match. A red card means immediate ejection and a one-game suspension — a huge blow for the team, but not a death sentence for the player’s season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/838af7c35cb752f7