World Cup Shock: Almirón First to Be Sent Off Under New “Vinicius Rule”

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón made history as the first player to be dismissed under FIFA’s latest “Vinicius Rule.” He received a straight red card just before halftime after covering his mouth during a dispute with Turkey’s Mert Müldür. The new regulation aims to prevent players from hiding abusive or racist comments behind their hands or shirts. Despite going down to ten men, Paraguay defended resolutely to preserve Matías Galarza’s 64-second strike—the fastest goal of this World Cup—to secure a 1-0 win and eliminate Turkey from the tournament.

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