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Brestiani Law Debuts in Football Paraguay Star First Victim
In the 2026 World Cup, the first application of the "Prestiani" law—which prohibits covering the mouth with the hand or clothing to provoke the opponent—occurred when Paraguay star Miguel Almirón was sent off after covering his mouth while speaking with a Turkish player. This happened during a match that Paraguay won 1-0 against Turkey and involved a verbal altercation that led to a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review. It is worth noting that this law was enacted before the tournament to prevent provocative behaviors and had already been enforced on players in other competitions.
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