Paraguayan Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off at a World Cup for talking to an opponent while holding the ball. He is also the only player to receive a red card for this, despite others being guilty of talking behind their backs.
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Paraguayan Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off at a World Cup for talking to an opponent while holding the ball. He is also the only player to receive a red card for this, despite others being guilty of talking behind their backs.