A purported final CAS ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been widely shared online and presented as genuine by several media outlets. Does it withstand scrutiny?
The International Football Association Board has approved a new rule proposed by FIFA requiring an automatic red card for any player or official who leaves the pitch in protest, marking a shift in disciplinary measures ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The decision, influenced by the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco national football team and Senegal national football team, aims to strengthen referees’ authority and curb unsportsmanlike and verbal misconduct.