Paraguay has submitted an official protest to FIFA, demanding a suspension for England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
The complaint stems from an incident during a goalless World Cup match against Ghana in Boston.
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According to reports from The Sun, the South American nation argued that Bellingham violated the tournament's newly established anti-discrimination regulations, known as the 'Vinicius Law'.
The law states that a red card is shown to players covering their mouths in instances of confrontation to prevent concealment of abusive language.
This follows a recent incident where Paraguayan forward Miguel Almiron received a red card and a one-match ban for covering his mouth during a confrontation with Turkey defender Mert Muldur.
However, FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina previously clarified that players remain free to cover their mouths during amicable interactions.
Match officials found no evidence of aggression between Bellingham and Ayew.
Former England international Kyle Walker addressed the growing controversy in his latest column.
"I see there's a lot of talk about Jude Bellingham and whether he risks being sent off.
Questions have been raised about him covering his mouth to speak, which is now a red-card offense, and he has to be careful," warned Walker.
Walker highlighted that players frequently use the gesture to protect tactical discussions but urged the squad to remain vigilant.
"It's something players naturally do—I used to do it myself—but everyone has to be aware of the new rules."
Walker also noted a small altercation with the Ghana bench but defended Bellingham's competitive nature.
