The International Football Association Board has approved a rule mandating red cards for players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents. This significant measure is scheduled to take effect at this summer's World Cup.

The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup. <img alt="Benfica" for="for" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5472x3648+0+0/resize/5472x3648!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F56%2F3b%2F3b896cce4773b0648ce28e8ee052%2Fap26114525667659.jpg" /><p>The International Football Asso...