UEFA have warned players that aren't captains at Euro 2024 are at risk of being booked should they approach referees during matches.
In a move that is is similar to the laws in rugby union, match officials will only discuss key decisions with skippers.
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An open letter from UEFA's managing director of refereeing - Roberto Rosetti - has addressed the new rule for this summer's tournament in Germany.
The decision has been made to stop the whistleblowers from being 'mobbed' by players, which is hoped will lead to better communication.
Those who don't respect the new rule may receive a yellow card - the same punishment imposed on rugby players.
However, should one of the national team's captain be a goalkeeper, an outfield player will be designated to be the shot-stopper's spokesman if an incident occurs at the other end of the pitch.
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Commenting on the change, Rosetti said: "Explaining a decision with up to 22 players mobbing you is impossible for a referee.
"It can lead to a breakdown in communication, with the beautiful game turning very ugly very quickly, which, everyone agrees, is bad for the image of football.
"Some decisions will, of course, always be debated. However, in a bid to improve the status quo we at UEFA want referees to explain more of their decisions to all teams competing at the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 tournament.
"How will we do this? The idea is simple, we ask that all teams ensure their captain is the only player who speaks to the referee.