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Miguel Almirón was controversially sent off during Paraguay’s World Cup match for covering his mouth, sparking debate.

During Paraguay's World Cup match against Türkiye, Miguel Almirón received the first-ever red card for covering his mouth, an action interpreted by referees as suspicious. This unprecedented sending-off caused significant debate among coaches and analysts about the rules and the potential impact on the essence of the game. Paraguay managed to hold a 1-0 victory despite playing with a reduced squad following the red card incident.