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Uncertain World Cup for Paraguay’s Almiron, sent off for covering his mouth

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón received a one-game ban from FIFA after being sent off for covering his mouth during a Group D match against Turkey. He is the first player to be ejected under this new FIFA rule. Paraguay won the match, resulting in Turkey's elimination from the World Cup.

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FIFA has officially issued a one-game ban to Almirón following his landmark dismissal.

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  1. FIFA Issues One-Game Ban to Miguel Almirón After Historic Red Card

    Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón received a one-game ban from FIFA after being sent off for covering his mouth during a Group D match against Turkey. He is the first player to be ejected under this new FIFA rule. Paraguay won the match, resulting in Turkey's elimination from the World Cup.

    What's confirmed:

    • Miguel Almirón was the first player sent off for covering his mouth during a World Cup match.
    • The red card occurred during a Group D match between Paraguay and Turkey.
    • FIFA announced in April that players covering their mouths during confrontations with opponents will receive red cards.
    • FIFA has given Almirón a one-game ban.
    • Paraguay won the match against Turkey, knocking Turkey out of the tournament.
    • The rule change in April followed an incident involving Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica and Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A Paraguayan pundit was stripped of FIFA credentials following a rant about Almirón's sending-off.
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