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Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
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10 hours ago • aljazeera.com
Uncertain World Cup for Paraguay’s Almiron, sent off for covering his mouth
Almiron received the first red card, under new FIFA rules, for covering his mouth in the World Cup Group D match against Turkiye. It was unclear what Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron said to Turkiye’s Mert Muldur under the cove…
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BBC News - Top Stories
1 day ago • bbc.com
World Cup first sees Almiron sent off for covering mouth
Watch Miguel Almiron become the first player to be sent off under new rules preventing players from covering their mouths during a game at the 2026 World Cup, with the Paraguay midfielder shown red in a win over Turkey.
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BBC News - Top Stories
1 day ago • bbc.com
Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.
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