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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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Covering your mouth became a red card offence after it was approved at a special meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in late April. FIFA opted to adopt the amendment at this summer’s tournament in a bid to prevent any discriminatory or inappropriate behaviour.
The sending off followed a VAR review that found Almiron covered his mouth while confronting Muldur. It happened in the second minute of added time, sparking a brief melee between the players.
