World Cup 2026: Paraguayan Miguel Almiron first expelled for covering his mouth during an altercation

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• World Cup 2026: Paraguayan Miguel Almiron is the first player expelled for covering his mouth during an altercation.

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• Paraguayan midfielder Miguel Almirón was expelled from his team's 1-0 game against Turkey on 19 June under a new rule created to avoid racist or homophobic speech.

  according to Courrier International

• Miguel Almiron was punished for speaking covered mouth, a gesture now forbidden since the World 2026.

  according to Midi Libre

• While one of his teammates was on the ground in the middle of the field claiming a Turkish fault, Miguel Almiron...

  according to RTBF Info +1

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• World Cup 2026: Paraguayan Miguel Almiron is the first player expelled for covering his mouth during an altercation.

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