Players who cover their mouths will not be sent off in UEFA competitions

The controversy was further highlighted during England's World Cup group-stage clash against Ghana, where Jude Bellingham covered his mouth while speaking with Jordan Ayew but was not shown a red card.While rejecting the automatic red-card rule, UEFA has confirmed it will introduce VAR reviews for incorrectly awarded corner kicks.UEFA has confirmed that players who cover their mouths while speaking to opponents during matches will not automatically receive red cards in its competitions, despite a recent law change approved by football lawmakers.