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Paraguay's Almiron becomes first to be sent off for covering mouth

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón received a red card during a Group D match against Turkey for covering his mouth during a confrontation. The dismissal occurred in first-half stoppage time following a video review. Paraguay won the match 1-0, knocking Turkey out of the tournament.

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Miguel Almirón became the first player ejected at the World Cup under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule.

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  1. Miguel Almirón First World Cup Player Sent Off for Covering Mouth

    Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón received a red card during a Group D match against Turkey for covering his mouth during a confrontation. The dismissal occurred in first-half stoppage time following a video review. Paraguay won the match 1-0, knocking Turkey out of the tournament.

    What's confirmed:

    • Miguel Almirón is the first player sent off at the World Cup for covering his mouth during a confrontation.
    • The red card was issued during a Group D match between Paraguay and Turkey.
    • Referee Iván Barton of El Salvador dismissed Almirón in first-half stoppage time.
    • Almirón was penalized after a video review showed he violated rules while speaking to Turkey player Mert Müldür.
    • Paraguay won the match 1-0 and knocked Turkey out of the competition.
    • FIFA changed the laws of the game in April after an incident with Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr and Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
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