Unwanted record: Paraguay's Almiron becomes 1st player in football history to ...
Paraguayan footballer Miguel Almiron became the first player to receive a red card under a new FIFA rule prohibiting players from covering their mouths while speaking to opponents. The incident occurred during a World Cup match against Turkey, following a VAR review.
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Demonstrates the implementation of controversial new officiating regulations in major international sports tournaments.
FIFA World Cup: Paraguay s Miguel Almiron makes unwanted record, becomes first player in history to ... | Football News - The Times of India
The article reports on the event and the rule's context neutrally without taking a stance on the regulation's fairness.
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