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CONMEBOL Outlaws Kissing Ball, Swapping Jerseys, Spitting on Field in Copa Libertadores

There will be no more kissing the ball for good luck in South American soccer.

Also, forget about exchanging jerseys — and even spitting or blowing noses on the field.

The governing body of soccer in the region has released a series of specific regulations amid the coronavirus pandemic to protect everyone’s health when the Copa Libertadores — the continent’s biggest club competition — eventually resumes.

There is no date set for when the tournament will restart, and it may not be until September as South American nations continue to struggle to contain the virus. The Copa Libertadores and the second-tier Copa Sudamericana were suspended in March.