Almiron Becomes First Player Sent Off For Covering Mouth

Leadership | 21-06-2026 12:55am |

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has made history by becoming the first player to receive a red card for covering his mouth during an on-field incident, following FIFA's updated regulations. The incident occurred in first-half stoppage time of Paraguay's Group D match against Türkiye, where Almiron was seen directing comments towards Turkish defender Mert while obscuring his mouth. This decision marks a significant enforcement of the new rules aimed at addressing unsportsmanlike conduct during matches.

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