Shutting his mouth could have saved Almiron from historic World Cup red (opens original article in a new tab)

Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off under a new football rule during a World Cup match, as he was shown a red card for violating the mouth-covering regulation.

• Miguel Almiron was sent off in a World Cup match
• New rule on mouth-covering led to the red card
• Almiron was first player to be sent off under the rule