Paraguay's Almiron becomes first player to be sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule (opens original article in a new tab)

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off under FIFA's new rule prohibiting mouth-covering during on-field confrontations.

• Paraguay's Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth during a World Cup game under new FIFA rules.
• FIFA introduced the rule to combat racism, following a controversy involving Gianluca Prestianni's alleged homophobic conduct.
• FIFA President Gianni Infantino supported the rule, stating that players should not hide their mouths when speaking.