Almirón first to be dismissed under new foul rule
Miguel Almirón, the Paraguayan national team player, received a red card during a match against Turkey in the 2026 World Cup after covering his mouth while speaking with a Turkish player. This was part of the implementation of a new law that prohibits covering the mouth to improve monitoring of behaviors on the pitch. The Salvadoran referee, Iván Barton, decided to use video technology to make the decision, making Almirón the first player to be sent off under this new regulation approved by FIFA.
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