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Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron becomes 1st player red-carded at World Cup for covering his mouth
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player at the World Cup to receive a red card for covering his mouth while speaking during a confrontation, a new rule implemented this year.
- The incident occurred during first-half stoppage time against Turkey, leading to Almiron's ejection after a video review by referee Ivan Barton.
- Despite playing with ten men for the entire second half, Paraguay maintained their 1-0 lead and secured the win.
- Coach Gustavo Alfaro acknowledged the harshness of the rule but emphasized the team's fighting spirit and noted Almiron's remorse for his actions.
- Almiron will miss Paraguay's final group match against Australia, with the possibility of an extended suspension for subsequent knockout games.
