Paraguay’s Almiron Makes History with Red Card Under New FIFA Rule
SANTA CLARA – Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off under a new FIFA rule against covering one’s mouth during an on-field confrontation, receiving a red card in his team’s dramatic 1-0 World Cup victory over Turkiye on Friday.
The incident occurred in first-half stoppage time when the former Newcastle player appeared to direct a comment at Turkiye’s Mert Muldur while shielding his mouth. Following a VAR review, he was dismissed. The new rule, part of a broader anti-racism initiative being rolled out at the World Cup, was prominently supported by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who stated, “If you do not have something to hide, you don’t hide your mouth when you say something.”
Despite playing the entire second half with 10 men, Paraguay held on for a crucial win that eliminates Turkiye and keeps their own campaign alive. The South Americans scored the tournament’s fastest goal just 64 seconds in, a long-range strike from Matias Galarza. Turkiye dominated possession and registered 32 attempts on goal but were let down by poor finishing, condemning them to an early exit.
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Paraguay hold on for 1-0 win over Turkiye despite Almiron red card
SANTA CLARA: Ten-man Paraguay scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far to beat Turkiye 1-0 in a dramatic Group D match on Friday, breathing life into their campaign and condemning their opponents to an early exit. Fired up from a humiliatin…
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