Paraguay forward Miguel Almiron was sent off when he covered his mouth — but the new rule is not a blanket ban on the action.

ATLANTA: Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he was the first player to be sent off at the World Cup for covering his mouth. FIFA…

MIAMI, June 23 : Paraguay's Miguel Almiron will serve a one-game ban at the World Cup after he received a red card for covering his mouth in a confrontation during their 1-0 win…