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Paraguayan Star Almirón Gets First-Ever Red Card Under New FIFA Mouth-Covering Rule
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Paraguayan Star Almirón Gets First-Ever Red Card Under New FIFA Mouth-Covering Rule

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguayan star Miguel Almirón received the first red card in World Cup history under a new FIFA rule requiring players to cover their mouths when speaking during matches.
  • Almirón was penalized after a confrontation with a Turkish player, leading to his expulsion from the game.
  • The incident marks a historic, albeit ignominious, moment in the World Cup, highlighting the enforcement of a recently introduced regulation.

Newcastle's Paraguayan star, Miguel Almirón, has made history in the most unfortunate way, receiving the first-ever red card under a new FIFA regulation that prohibits players from covering their mouths while speaking during matches.

The incident occurred during a World Cup game against Turkey. Almirón was involved in a confrontation with an opposing player, and the referee issued him a red card for violating the new rule. This marks a significant and embarrassing moment for the player, as he becomes the first to be penalized under this specific regulation on the World Cup stage.

The new rule, aimed at ensuring transparency and preventing potential unsportsmanlike conduct or dissent that might be hidden by a covered mouth, has now been thrust into the spotlight due to this historic expulsion. It remains to be seen how strictly this rule will be enforced in future matches, but Almirón's experience serves as a stark warning to all players.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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