Paraguay's Almiron 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, aimed at combating racism, during a World Cup match against Turkey.

• Paraguay's Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth during a World Cup match under new FIFA rules
• FIFA introduced the rule to combat racism, following a controversy involving Gianluca Prestianni
• FIFA President Gianni Infantino supported the rule, stating that if you have nothing to hide, you don't cover your mouth