Footballers will be shown a red card if they deliberately cough at an opponent or referee, as the Football Association brings in new rules in relation to the coronavirus.
The governing body has compiled a comprehensive document outlining detailed guidance for match officials overseeing games while coronavirus restrictions are in place, and the new rules come into force with immediate effect.
The rules dictate that in the situation where a 'clear act' of coughing towards someone occurs, the player in question should be disciplined with a red card, removing them from the game.
