Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
Summary
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player to receive a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth while talking to an opponent. The referee used video review before sending him off during the match against Turkey. This is part of a new rule introduced to prevent players from hiding what they say on the field.Key Facts
- Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth when speaking to Turkey’s Mert Muldur.
- The referee, Ivan Barton from El Salvador, checked the incident with the video assistant referee (VAR) before giving the red card.
- The new rule against covering mouths started at the World Cup after a decision by the International Football Association Board (Ifab) in April.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino supported this rule, saying referees should assume players might say something inappropriate.
- The referee has full discretion to decide if a red card should be given under this rule.
- The rule aims to stop players from hiding offensive or unsporting language by covering their mouths.
- Miguel Almiron also got a yellow card in Paraguay’s earlier match after a VAR review determined he had dived.
- There was a related incident earlier involving Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who was banned for homophobic conduct after covering his mouth during a Champions League match.
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