Paraguay's Almiron to Serve One-Game Ban After Red Card for Covering Mouth
FIFA said the suspension is not subject to appeal and will keep Almiron out of Paraguay’s final group game against Australia.
- FIFA confirmed on Tuesday that Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron will miss Thursday's final group game against Australia after receiving a red card last Friday for covering his mouth during a confrontation with Turkey's Mert Mulder.
- The International Football Association Board implemented the rule in April, allowing instant dismissal for players who cover their mouths to disguise insults during confrontations, giving competition organizers like FIFA the option to enforce it.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino championed this legislation following a high-profile Champions League incident between Real Madrid and Benfica, where Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni attempted to hide verbal insults directed at Madrid's Vin.
- "If you have nothing to hide, you don't cover your mouth," Infantino told SNTV on Tuesday, emphasizing the rule reflects respect and that players understand the clear guidelines.
- World soccer's governing body stated the suspension is not subject to appeal, ensuring Almiron remains sidelined as enforcement of the mouth-covering prohibition remains strict throughout tournament play.
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Paraguay's Almiron to serve one-game ban after red card for covering mouth
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Paraguay's Miguel Almiron gets one-game suspension after red card for covering his mouth
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he was the first player to be sent off at the World Cup for covering his mouth.
The Paraguayan player Miguel Almirón was suspended for a game by covering his mouth during the last game of Paraguay, against Turkey, on Friday. The punishment means that he will break Paraguay in the last game of the group phase against Australia, next week, game that will decide whether or not the selection will advance to the elimination stages. Almirón was the first player to be punished by the so-called "Lei Vini Jr.", established after rac…
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