Paraguayan commentator Jorge Vera had his World Cup credentials revoked after an explosive on-air rant

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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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 attacker Miguel Almiron has broken his silence after he became the first player at the World Cup to be shown a red card for covering his mouth.

Jorge 'Chipi' Vera estalló en contra del silbante del partido Turquía vs. Paraguay (0-1), así como contra Gianni Infantino, a quienes acusó de 'matar al futbol', tras la expulsión…

Jorge 'Chipi' Vera estalló en contra del silbante del partido Turquía vs. Paraguay (0-1), así como contra Gianni Infantino, a quienes acusó de 'matar al futbol', tras la expulsión…

Paraguayan commentator Jorge Vera had his World Cup credentials revoked after an explosive on-air rant

Ein paraguayischer Spieler sah gegen die Türkei rot, weil er mit der Hand vor dem Mund etwas zu einem Gegenspieler sagte. Kommentator Jorge Vera rastete aus und beleidigte den…