Miguel Almirón was shown a red card after an altercation during Paraguay's Group D match against Türkiye, becoming the first player dismissed for covering his mouth.
The incident occurred in a tense group stage encounter where emotions ran high on the pitch. Almirón found himself involved in a confrontation that drew the referee's attention. After covering his mouth during the exchange, he was issued a straight red card and forced to leave the field early. This unusual decision has sparked discussion about player conduct and referee interpretations in high-stakes international fixtures. Paraguay will now have to continue without their key player for the remainder of the match.
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