… FIFA statement after Almiron red card

After controversy was sparked online surrounding Almiron’s red card, FIFA have released a statement explaining why he was dismissed. Football’s governing body confirmed this was one of the new rules implemented at the competition.
The statement read: “Following a VAR review in the FIFA World Cup match between Türkiye and Paraguay, Miguel Almiron was shown a red card for covering his mouth.
Miguel Almiron has became the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth during Paraguay’s match against Turkey at the World Cup. The former Newcastle United player was exchanging words with Mert Muldur when he used his hands to conceal what he was saying.
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