New competition rules in CONMEBOL

The CONMEBOL Council approved adjustments to the regulations applicable to the 2020 Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. The modifications require that each club and other participants to adapt to the situation generated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
· Prohibition for players and officials to spit and blow their nose before, during and after the game in the competition area (playing field, benches). 
· Prohibition for players and officials to kiss the ball before, during and after the game. 
· Mandatory for players and officials to submit to temperature control before the game. 
· Mandatory for players and officials to use individual bottles of water or isotonic drinks. 
· Prohibition on exchanging/giving away shirts or any other part of the clothing with opponents or teammates from the same team or any other person. 
· Mandatory use of a mask for players and officials in the technical areas. 
· The exchange of pennants or presents between both captains is prohibited. 
· If a post-match interview and/or press conference is allowed, a mask or face shield must be used. 

Source: CONMEBOL