Almirón Red Card
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Paraguayan player Miguel Almirón received a historic red card for covering his mouth during a match, becoming the first player expelled under a new FIFA rule for the 2026 World Cup. The expulsion occurred in the 45+3 minute of a match against Turkey, with referee Iván Barton issuing the card. This incident happened as Paraguay secured a 1-0 lead against Turkey at halftime, thanks to a goal by Matías Galarza.
Heroic Paraguay, Down to 10 Men, Defeats Turkey 1-0 to Stay Alive in World Cup
- Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 in a hard-fought World Cup match, with Matías Galarza scoring the decisive goal within the first two minutes. - The victory keeps Paraguay's hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive. - Paraguay played with 10 players for most of the match after Miguel Almirón received a red card for an infraction under a new FIFA rule.
Paraguay's Almirón first to be sent off under new FIFA rule banning covered speech
- FIFA has introduced a new rule for the 2026 World Cup that mandates immediate expulsion for players who cover their mouths while speaking. - The rule aims to prevent discriminatory remarks directed …
Paraguayan Player Almirón Becomes First World Cup Expulsion for Covering Mouth During Rival Exchange
- Paraguayan player Miguel Almirón received a historic red card in the 45+3 minute of a match against Turkey. - The expulsion was for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent, a violation of F…
World Cup 2026: Turkey and Paraguay face 'final' in must-win Group D clash
- Turkey and Paraguay face a crucial Group D match in the 2026 World Cup, with both teams needing a win after losing their opening games. - Turkey lost 2-0 to Australia, while Paraguay suffered a 4-1 …
Unprecedented! Iván Barton Sends Off Miguel Almirón for Covering Mouth Under New FIFA Rule
- Paraguayan player Miguel Almirón was controversially sent off by referee Iván Barton. - The expulsion occurred due to Almirón covering his mouth, a violation of a new FIFA rule. - This incident mark…
Galarza Scores World Cup's Fastest Goal as Paraguay Leads Turkey 1-0 at Halftime
- Paraguay secured a 1-0 lead against Turkey at halftime in their World Cup Group D match, thanks to a goal scored by Matías Galarza just 64 seconds into the game. - Galarza's early goal is the fastes…