Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule
Why this Paraguay star was red-charged for covering his mouth.
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Paraguay's Miguel Almiron received the World Cup's first-ever red card for covering his mouth during a confrontation with Turkey's Mert Mulder. Paraguay's Miguel Almirón fell victim to new laws put in place at this World Cup to counter discrimination behavior.
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Paraguay's Miguel Almiron received the World Cup's first-ever red card for covering his mouth during a confrontation with Turkey's Mert Mulder.
according to Fox News — LatestParaguay's Miguel Almirón fell victim to new laws put in place at this World Cup to counter discrimination behavior.
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Tuesday, June 23
Commentator loses World Cup credentials after calling Infantino and referee ‘thieves’
Reliability 58 · moderate5 sources3 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocdisputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detected
Sunday, June 21
2026 FIFA World Cup: Paraguayan player excluded for talking with his hand in front of his mouth
Reliability 82 · very high8 sources8 independent voices6 countries · 3 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Left sideParaguay star sent off under new rule as Turkey is eliminated
Reliability 67 · high5 sources4 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Centerrewrites detectedWorld Cup: First red card in football history for mouth covering
Reliability 72 · high4 sources4 independent voices2 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Left sideWorld Cup star breaks his silence after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth while talking to a rival
Reliability 62 · high4 sources2 independent voices2 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocrewrites detected
Saturday, June 20
World Cup 2026: Miguel Almiron alleys first player sense off for covering his mouth
Reliability 88 · very high9 sources9 independent voices7 countries · 2 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Left sideMiguel Almirón becomes the first World Cup player to be SENT OFF for breaking new FIFA rule
Reliability 58 · moderate4 sources4 independent voices2 countries · 1 languagesdisputedblind spot · Right side