Footballers to be sent off for deliberately coughing at another player

The instructions to referees taking charge of games when Covid-19 restrictions are in place will come into force immediately and be applied at all levels of the game

The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a Players who deliberately cough at opponents or referees can be shown red or yellow cards under new guidelines issued by theThe FA document for referees said action should be taken when “the referee is certain someone deliberately, and from close range, coughed into the face of an opponent or match official...

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