Soccer-Yellow card for players who stand on the ball, says Brazilian FA


Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Fluminense v RB Bragantino - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - April 6, 2025 General view of the match ball before the match REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

(Reuters) -Brazil's soccer federation (CBF) has directed referees to punish players who stand on the ball with yellow cards, after a similar move by Dutch forward Memphis Depay in the Paulista Championship final sparked a brawl.

Three days after Dutch striker Depay's act, two players were given yellow cards for standing on the ball during a match between Bolivia and Brazil in the South American U17 Championship.

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