FIFA’s new ‘Mistaken Identity’ law — at the World Cup
The new ‘Mistaken Identity’ rule, introduced by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, has now been put into practice. Swiss forward Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off as a direct result of…
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Embolo sent off as result of mistaken identity rule
Switzerland's Breel Embolo becomes first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at the World Cup.
Embolo sent off as result of mistaken identity rule
Switzerland's Breel Embolo becomes first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at the World Cup.
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