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Miguel Almiron sent off for covering mouth during altercation under new World Cup rule
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Paraguayan player Miguel Almiron was sent off during a World Cup Group D match for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent. This incident, which occurred in the 45+3 minute of the first half with Paraguay leading 1-0 against Turkey, marks the first time a player has been expelled under a new rule introduced for the 2026 World Cup. The rule aims to combat racist insults, following a controversy in February where Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni was accused of making racist remarks while covering his mouth during a Champions League match against Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Salvadoran official Ivan Barton reviewed the incident via VAR before issuing a direct red card to Almiron.
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