Yahoo Sports reports: Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules.FIFA announced in April that players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will be given a red card.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 20, 2026 4:06 AM
Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules.FIFA announced in April that players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will be given a red card.
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