FIFA Endorses 'Vinicius Law' to Combat Racism, Prohibiting Mouth Covering in Football - Report

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FIFA Approves 'Vinicius Law' to Combat Racism, Bans Mouth-Covering on Field

Benfica's Prestianni and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr (Getty Images)

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News18•28-02-2026, 20:13

FIFA Approves 'Vinicius Law' to Combat Racism, Bans Mouth-Covering on Field

•FIFA and IFAB approve new rule prohibiting players from covering mouths while speaking to opponents.
•The 'Vinicius Law' aims to prevent concealment of racist or verbally abusive remarks from officials and cameras.
•Move follows incident where Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni allegedly used a racist slur against Vinicius Junior.
•New regulation seeks to increase transparency, making discriminatory remarks easier to detect and punish.
•Initial sanction for violation is likely a yellow card; full implementation expected before 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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