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Paraguay's Almiron The 1st Player Red-Carded At The World Cup Under New Rule
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player issued with a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth, getting sent off during a confrontation late in the first half against Turkey on Friday night.
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Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule
SANTA CLARA: Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday (Jun 19) after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules.
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Paraguay’s Almiron sent off under new FIFA ‘mouth-covering’ rule
SANTA CLARA: Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules. Former Newcastle player Almiron was given his marching orders in first half stoppage time after covering his mouth while he appeared to direct a comment at Turkiye’s Mert Muldur during the two teams’ World Cup Group D game in Santa Clara, California. Paraguay were leading 1-0 when Almiron was dismissed following a VAR review. FIFA announced in April that players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will be given a red card. The initiative being rolled out at the World Cup is part of a broader effort to combat racism, FIFA has said. The new rule follows controversy earlier this year when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during a Champions League game in February. Prestianni denied racially abusing Vinicius but was later banned for six matches — with three of those suspended — for “homophobic conduct.” FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been a prominent supporter of the new law. “If you do not have something to hide, you don’t hide your mouth when you say something.
Cunha gives Brazil balance as Ancelotti's diamond begins to shine
PHILADELPHIA, June 19 : Carlo Ancelotti did not solve all of Brazil's problems in one half against Haiti, but he at least offered supporters a clearer idea of where this side might be heading after the frustration of their World Cup opener.