{"id":1918544,"date":"2026-04-29T08:31:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1918544"},"modified":"2026-04-29T08:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:31:59","slug":"players-who-cover-their-mouths-could-get-red-carded-fifa-and-ifab-confirm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1918544","title":{"rendered":"Players Who Cover Their Mouths Could Get Red Carded, FIFA and IFAB Confirm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F29%2Ffifa-x-ifab-ban-mouth-covering-with-instant-red-cards-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                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and IFAB announce new mouth-covering red card rule during on-pitch confrontations\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg\/NurPhoto via Getty Images\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":null}}]' role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F29%2Ffifa-x-ifab-ban-mouth-covering-with-instant-red-cards-1.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg\/Nurphoto Via Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 29, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             387<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The International Football Association Board has unanimously approved a new regulation punishing players with immediate red cards for covering their mouths during altercations<\/li>\n<li>The ruling aims to deter discriminatory abuse by stripping athletes of the ability to hide their words from broadcast cameras and match officials<\/li>\n<li>Spearheaded by FIFA leadership, the systemic change establishes a strict presumption of guilt for intentionally concealing speech while engaging opponents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The landscape of global football is undergoing a massive behavioral shift. FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have officially approved a landmark law amendment granting match officials the immediate authority to issue red cards to players who cover their mouths during on-pitch confrontations. For years, athletes have reflexively raised their hands or pulled jerseys over their faces to shield their words from broadcast cameras, amateur lip-readers, and observant referees. Moving forward, this deeply ingrained habit will carry severe disciplinary consequences.<\/p>\n<p>The highly anticipated regulatory update directly attacks the toxic underbelly of player-to-player trash talk. Approved during a pivotal summit, the move fundamentally shifts the power dynamic on the pitch. According to the updated mandate, there will now be an automatic presumption of guilt if a player intentionally obscures their speech while instigating or escalating an argument with an opponent. By eliminating the physical barrier used to hide potentially abusive or offensive language, the governing bodies are making a clear statement that transparency is no longer optional.\n<\/p>\n<p>Historically, the act of covering the mouth has created significant hurdles for disciplinary committees attempting to investigate allegations of on-pitch abuse. Without clear visual evidence of a player\u2019s lips, perpetrators of discriminatory insults have often escaped punishment due to a lack of conclusive proof. This new mandate entirely flips the script, removing the burden of perfect lip-reading from the equation. If an athlete feels the need to hide their words during a heated exchange, the act of hiding itself becomes an instantly punishable offense.\n<\/p>\n<p>Referees are now armed with absolute discretion to dismiss any individual caught utilizing their hands to conceal dialogue in aggressive situations. As the sport continues to grapple with high-profile incidents of verbal abuse, this no-nonsense approach serves as a crucial deterrent. By treating the concealment of speech as an explicit admission of guilt, football\u2019s ultimate lawmakers are forcing an unprecedented level of accountability onto the modern game, ensuring whatever is said on the pitch remains in plain sight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>The IFAB<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The International Football Association Board unanimously approves regulation to penalize players concealing comments with immediate red cards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6715363\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Instagram Is Testing Voluntary &#8220;AI Creator&#8221; Labels\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6715528\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The iPhone 17 Named the Best-Selling Smartphone in Q1 2026\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6715367\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>A Rare Boba Fett Action Figure That Once Sold for $1.3 Million USD Is Up for Auction Again\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\"><span>1<\/span><span>Articles<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    FifaInternational Football Association Board\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-footer\" class=\"post-footer row\">\n<div 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Berg\/Nurphoto Via Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 29, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             387<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The International Football Association Board has unanimously approved a new regulation punishing players with immediate red cards for covering their mouths during altercations<\/li>\n<li>The ruling aims to deter discriminatory abuse by stripping athletes of the ability to hide their words from broadcast cameras and match officials<\/li>\n<li>Spearheaded by FIFA leadership, the systemic change establishes a strict presumption of guilt for intentionally concealing speech while engaging opponents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The landscape of global football is undergoing a massive behavioral shift. FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have officially approved a landmark law amendment granting match officials the immediate authority to issue red cards to players who cover their mouths during on-pitch confrontations. For years, athletes have reflexively raised their hands or pulled jerseys over their faces to shield their words from broadcast cameras, amateur lip-readers, and observant referees. Moving forward, this deeply ingrained habit will carry severe disciplinary consequences.<\/p>\n<p>The highly anticipated regulatory update directly attacks the toxic underbelly of player-to-player trash talk. Approved during a pivotal summit, the move fundamentally shifts the power dynamic on the pitch. According to the updated mandate, there will now be an automatic presumption of guilt if a player intentionally obscures their speech while instigating or escalating an argument with an opponent. By eliminating the physical barrier used to hide potentially abusive or offensive language, the governing bodies are making a clear statement that transparency is no longer optional.\n<\/p>\n<p>Historically, the act of covering the mouth has created significant hurdles for disciplinary committees attempting to investigate allegations of on-pitch abuse. Without clear visual evidence of a player\u2019s lips, perpetrators of discriminatory insults have often escaped punishment due to a lack of conclusive proof. This new mandate entirely flips the script, removing the burden of perfect lip-reading from the equation. If an athlete feels the need to hide their words during a heated exchange, the act of hiding itself becomes an instantly punishable offense.\n<\/p>\n<p>Referees are now armed with absolute discretion to dismiss any individual caught utilizing their hands to conceal dialogue in aggressive situations. As the sport continues to grapple with high-profile incidents of verbal abuse, this no-nonsense approach serves as a crucial deterrent. By treating the concealment of speech as an explicit admission of guilt, football\u2019s ultimate lawmakers are forcing an unprecedented level of accountability onto the modern game, ensuring whatever is said on the pitch remains in plain sight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>The IFAB<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The International Football Association Board unanimously approves regulation to penalize players concealing comments with immediate red cards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6715363\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Instagram Is Testing Voluntary &#8220;AI Creator&#8221; Labels\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6715528\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The iPhone 17 Named the Best-Selling Smartphone in Q1 2026\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6715367\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>A Rare Boba Fett Action Figure That Once Sold for $1.3 Million USD Is Up for Auction Again\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Berg\/Nurphoto Via Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 29, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             387<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The International Football Association Board has unanimously approved a new regulation punishing players with immediate red cards for covering their mouths during altercations<\/li>\n<li>The ruling aims to deter discriminatory abuse by stripping athletes of the ability to hide their words from broadcast cameras and match officials<\/li>\n<li>Spearheaded by FIFA leadership, the systemic change establishes a strict presumption of guilt for intentionally concealing speech while engaging opponents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The landscape of global football is undergoing a massive behavioral shift. FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have officially approved a landmark law amendment granting match officials the immediate authority to issue red cards to players who cover their mouths during on-pitch confrontations. For years, athletes have reflexively raised their hands or pulled jerseys over their faces to shield their words from broadcast cameras, amateur lip-readers, and observant referees. Moving forward, this deeply ingrained habit will carry severe disciplinary consequences.<\/p>\n<p>The highly anticipated regulatory update directly attacks the toxic underbelly of player-to-player trash talk. Approved during a pivotal summit, the move fundamentally shifts the power dynamic on the pitch. According to the updated mandate, there will now be an automatic presumption of guilt if a player intentionally obscures their speech while instigating or escalating an argument with an opponent. By eliminating the physical barrier used to hide potentially abusive or offensive language, the governing bodies are making a clear statement that transparency is no longer optional.\n<\/p>\n<p>Historically, the act of covering the mouth has created significant hurdles for disciplinary committees attempting to investigate allegations of on-pitch abuse. Without clear visual evidence of a player\u2019s lips, perpetrators of discriminatory insults have often escaped punishment due to a lack of conclusive proof. This new mandate entirely flips the script, removing the burden of perfect lip-reading from the equation. If an athlete feels the need to hide their words during a heated exchange, the act of hiding itself becomes an instantly punishable offense.\n<\/p>\n<p>Referees are now armed with absolute discretion to dismiss any individual caught utilizing their hands to conceal dialogue in aggressive situations. As the sport continues to grapple with high-profile incidents of verbal abuse, this no-nonsense approach serves as a crucial deterrent. By treating the concealment of speech as an explicit admission of guilt, football\u2019s ultimate lawmakers are forcing an unprecedented level of accountability onto the modern game, ensuring whatever is said on the pitch remains in plain sight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>The IFAB<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The International Football Association Board unanimously approves regulation to penalize players concealing comments with immediate red cards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6715363\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Instagram Is Testing Voluntary &#8220;AI Creator&#8221; Labels\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6715528\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The iPhone 17 Named the Best-Selling Smartphone in Q1 2026\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6715367\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>A Rare Boba Fett Action Figure That Once Sold for $1.3 Million USD Is Up for Auction Again\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have officially approved a landmark law amendment granting match officials the immediate authority to issue red cards to players who cover their mouths during on-pitch confrontations. For years, athletes have reflexively raised their hands or pulled jerseys over their faces to shield their words from broadcast cameras, amateur lip-readers, and observant referees. Moving forward, this deeply ingrained habit will carry severe disciplinary consequences.<\/p>\n<p>The highly anticipated regulatory update directly attacks the toxic underbelly of player-to-player trash talk. Approved during a pivotal summit, the move fundamentally shifts the power dynamic on the pitch. According to the updated mandate, there will now be an automatic presumption of guilt if a player intentionally obscures their speech while instigating or escalating an argument with an opponent. By eliminating the physical barrier used to hide potentially abusive or offensive language, the governing bodies are making a clear statement that transparency is no longer optional.\n<\/p>\n<p>Historically, the act of covering the mouth has created significant hurdles for disciplinary committees attempting to investigate allegations of on-pitch abuse. Without clear visual evidence of a player\u2019s lips, perpetrators of discriminatory insults have often escaped punishment due to a lack of conclusive proof. This new mandate entirely flips the script, removing the burden of perfect lip-reading from the equation. If an athlete feels the need to hide their words during a heated exchange, the act of hiding itself becomes an instantly punishable offense.\n<\/p>\n<p>Referees are now armed with absolute discretion to dismiss any individual caught utilizing their hands to conceal dialogue in aggressive situations. As the sport continues to grapple with high-profile incidents of verbal abuse, this no-nonsense approach serves as a crucial deterrent. By treating the concealment of speech as an explicit admission of guilt, football\u2019s ultimate lawmakers are forcing an unprecedented level of accountability onto the modern game, ensuring whatever is said on the pitch remains in plain sight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\"><span>1<\/span><span>Articles<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mai Vo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    FifaInternational Football Association Board\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>The IFAB<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>The IFAB unanimously approves red card for players covering their mouths to conceal comments<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The International Football Association Board unanimously approves regulation to penalize players concealing comments with immediate red cards.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/4\/fifa-x-ifab-ban-mouth-covering-with-instant-red-cards&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F29%2Ffifa-x-ifab-ban-mouth-covering-with-instant-red-cards-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports Apr 29, 2026 387 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Sources 1Articles Editor Assistant Mai Vo Share this article Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg\/Nurphoto Via Getty Images Sports Apr 29, 2026 387 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary The International Football Association Board has unanimously approved a new regulation punishing players with immediate red cards [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1918544","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1918544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1918544"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1918544\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1918544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1918544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1918544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}