World Cup announcer loses media credential over wild red card rant: ‘They’re killing football’
Vera, who works for ABC Cardinal and ABC TV, also apologised to sponsors that support the platforms’ coverage and said he had sent a letter of apology to FIFA,…
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Vera, who works for ABC Cardinal and ABC TV, also apologised to sponsors that support the platforms’ coverage and said he had sent a letter of apology to FIFA, taking full responsibility for his actions. “Questioning a rule or disagreeing with a refereeing decision never justifies losing control the way I did,” he added. “I failed you in something fundamental: maintaining the composure and respect that this profession requires.”. A football commentator has been stripped of his World Cup credentials by FIFA after an expletive-laden tirade against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay’s 1-0 victory over Turkey in which Miguel Almiron was sent off. Almiron was dismissed for remarks made to Turkey’s Mert Muldur with his hand covering his mouth in first-half stoppage time.
Furthermore, Under former president Sepp Blatter, freelance investigative reporter Andrew Jennings was barred from all FIFA events following his allegations of corruption in the organisation, many of which were subsequently vindicated in US courts. Shop World Cup 2026 tickets on SeatGeek and make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout if you’re a first-time SeatGeek user. Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron (center) argues with referee Ivan Barton (right) with defender Juan Jose Caceres (left) during a Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
In addition, Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he became the first player to be sent off at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for covering his mouth. The squad will be allowed to arrive two days before its next match after protests of unequal treatment The US has eased travel restrictions on Iran’s national football team at the 2026 World Cup after Tehran protested what it called unequal treatment.
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Vera, who works for ABC Cardinal and ABC TV, also apologised to sponsors that support the platforms’ coverage and said he had sent a letter of apology to FIFA, taking full responsibility for his actions. “Questioning a rule or disagreeing with a refereeing decision never justifies losing control the way I did,” he added. “I failed you in something fundamental: maintaining the composure and respect that this profession requires.”
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesA football commentator has been stripped of his World Cup credentials by FIFA after an expletive-laden tirade against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay’s 1-0 victory over Turkey in which Miguel Almiron was sent off.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAlmiron was dismissed for remarks made to Turkey’s Mert Muldur with his hand covering his mouth in first-half stoppage time.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesUnder former president Sepp Blatter, freelance investigative reporter Andrew Jennings was barred from all FIFA events following his allegations of corruption in the organisation, many of which were subsequently vindicated in US courts.
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according to New York PostParaguay midfielder Miguel Almiron (center) argues with referee Ivan Barton (right) with defender Juan Jose Caceres (left) during a Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
according to New York PostParaguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he became the first player to be sent off at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for covering his mouth.
according to Al Jazeera English — All NewsThe squad will be allowed to arrive two days before its next match after protests of unequal treatment The US has eased travel restrictions on Iran’s national football team at the 2026 World Cup after Tehran protested what it called unequal treatment.
according to RTFIFA confirmed on Tuesday that Almiron will miss Paraguay’s final group game against Australia on Thursday.
according to Al Jazeera English — All NewsJorge Chipi Vera lost his composure on live television when Paraguay’s Almiron became the first player sent off at the tournament for violating a new rule that forbids players from covering their mouths during on-field confrontations.
according to SABC NewsThe team had to relocate its base camp from Arizona to Mexico and several officials and support staff were reportedly denied entry visas.
according to RTFIFA couldn’t have scripted it better in the race to be the leading goalscorer at this year’s World Cup.
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- The furious broadcaster called Infantino and the referee “thieves” and accused them of…Al Jazeera English — All News, New York Post
- The furious broadcaster called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the referee “thieves”,…Al Jazeera English — All News, SABC News
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- FIFA banning journalists from tournaments is extremely rare.RT, SABC News
- The rule is not mandatory under The Laws of the Game but gives competition organisers…Al Jazeera English — All News
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- The issue from FIFA’s point of view, according to the report, was the use of a highly…New York Post
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Vera, who works for ABC Cardinal and ABC TV, also apologised to sponsors that support the platforms’ coverage and said he had sent a letter…
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