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Anna Harrington

Careless whisper: the aside that's cost Paraguay dear

Paraguay have rallied around suspended star Miguel Almiron as they count the cost of his brain snap ahead of a crunch World Cup clash with Australia.

But Almiron isn't getting any sympathy from Socceroo Jackson Irvine, who says players knew the consequences of covering their mouths during on-field confrontations.

Almiron will be suspended for Thursday night's (Friday AEST) game in Santa Clara after becoming the first player sent off at a World Cup for the offence.

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