Paraguay's Almiron Becomes First World Cup Player Red-Carded Under New Mouth-Covering Rule

Google News Top—Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player in World Cup history to be sent off under FIFA's new rule against covering one's mouth while speaking to opponents, receiving a red card in Paraguay's match against Turkey. The incident immediately sparked debate about the rule's intent and enforcement at the tournament level. Reuters confirmed Almiron was ejected for covering his mouth while talking to a rival player. The Telegraph published video of the moment.

• Google News Top — Paraguay's Almiron is first player red-carded at World Cup
• BBC — Almiron becomes first player ejected for covering his mouth
• The Telegraph — Watch: Almiron first player sent off for covering his mouth
• The Indian Express — Almiron was ejected for covering his mouth while in conversation with a rival player.
• ABC Australia — Paraguay star red-carded for covering his mouth, explained
• Dawn — Paraguay's Almiron first sent off under FIFA mouth-covering rule
• Channel News Asia — Paraguay's Almiron became the first player sent off worldwide under FIFA's mouth-covering rule.
• New York Post — Paraguay's Almiron is first World Cup player red-carded for taunt
• Reuters — Almiron received the red card during Paraguay's World Cup match against Turkey.