Ex-Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth after FIFA introduced the landmark ruling prior to the World Cup

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has become the first player issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth.

Miguel Almirón made World Cup history — just not the kind he would have liked. He got a unique red card during Paraguay's match against Turkey.

The extraordinary moment saw the referee show the player a straight red card after going over to his monitor and spotting that he had covered his mouth in a dispute.

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The laws of the game were changed in April following an incident involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr and Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.

El árbitro Iván Barton aplicó por primera vez en el Mundial la norma que prohíbe taparse la boca al hablar con un rival.

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth when saying something to Mert Muldur during the first half of their World Cup match against Turkey

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player to be issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth. | Football News

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Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player to receive a red card under football's new rule against covering the mouth while speaking to an opponent during a FIFA World Cup…

New disciplinary rule stems from previous allegations involving concealed-mouth gestures

FIFA had announced in April that players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will be given a red card.

Almiron was dismissed in first-half stoppage time but Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 win over Turkey