Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
BBC Sport·June 20, 2026

Miguel Almiron has become the first player to receive a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent. The incident occurred during a World Cup match between Paraguay and Turkey. Almiron, a Paraguayan player, was ejected from the game as a result of this action. The red card was given due to new rules implemented to prevent players from directing abusive language at opponents.
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