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Is the hand over mouth red card rule being used in Premier League this season?

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The World Cup debuted several new rules this summer, not least the introduction of red cards for players covering their mouths. Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off under the new law , before Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie saw red for the same reason in Ecuador’s last-16 exit. Piero Hincapie became the second victim to the World Cup’s hand covering red card Getty The strong measure was part of 11 rule changes brought in by FIFA specifically for the tournament. It followed Vinicius Junior’s report of alleged racist abuse from Gianluca Prestianni while covering his mouth with his shirt during Benfica vs Real Madrid in February. Referees were quick to implement the new rule this summer, as shown with Almiron and Hincapie, and players soon cottoned on too. Argentina icon Lionel Messi came under criticism after he tried to get Spain’s Marc Cucurella sent off for covering his mouth during the World Cup final. So, with a number of Premier League stars already fami

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