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Careless whisper: the aside that's cost Paraguay dear

Ahead of facing Australia in a pivotal World Cup clash, Paraguay are counting the cost of midfielder Miguel Almiron's history-making suspension.

AAP

Turkey 0-1 Paraguay: Ex-EPL star makes unwanted World Cup history despite win

Almiron became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth , but Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey.

The National (Scotland)

Why did Miguel Almiron get a red card? New Fifa rule explained

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The Independent UK

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Most Red Cards in a Single World Cup Tournament

The record could easily be broken this year at World Cup 2026

FourFourTwo

Every new FIFA rule at the 2026 World Cup: Goalkeeper timeout ban, five-second countdowns and VAR offsides – what's changed

World Cup 2026 will see the first competitive applications of some new rules targeting time-wasting and expanding the role of VAR

FourFourTwo

Six major rule changes that will define World Cup 2026

Goalkeepers going down ‘injured’, allowing their team-mates to rush to the touchline to receive tactical advice from coaches, will be prohibited along with a raft of other measures to prevent time-wasting

The Independent UK

Gianluca Prestianni could miss World Cup games as ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ extended worldwide

Gianluca Prestianni was hit with a ban by Uefa last month after admitting to using homophobic language during an incident with Vinicius Jr

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What Is the ‘Vinicius Jr Law’ Brought in for 2026 World Cup?

Ifab has approved a change to the game’s laws based on an incident featuring the Real Madrid star.

Sports Illustrated

Why there could be more cards than ever before at World Cup 2026

FIFA is expected to take action to limit the negative impact of an upsurge in cards at the World Cup

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026: Players who leave pitch or cover mouths to be given red cards

Footballers who leave the pitch without the referee's permission and those who cover their mouths during confrontations can now be given red cards, under new rules announced on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

What is the new ‘Vinicius Law’ and how will it be applied at World Cup 2026?

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 players who cover mouths or leave pitch in protest may be red carded

Ifab also determined that players who leave the pitch in protest will see red

The Guardian - US

New ‘Vinicius Law’ will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations

The rule change comes after Vinicius Jr reported racial abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who covered his mouth during a Champions League match in February

The Independent UK

Jose Mourinho lined up for shock Real Madrid return after 13 years away

Benfica head coach earmarked as top candidate to replace under-pressure Alvaro Arbeloa

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The Guardian - UK

Gianluca Prestianni hit with six-match ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ towards Vinícius Júnior

The Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has been given a six-match ban after being found guilty of homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, with three of those suspended for a two-year period

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Footballers who cover their mouths could be sent off following IFAB meeting

Football's lawmaking body IFAB has discussed the plans in an effort to help eradicate racist abuse

The Independent UK

Jose Mourinho says ‘it’s over’ at Benfica for Gianluca Prestianni if racist allegations are proven

‘If my player did not respect these principles, which are mine and Benfica’s as well, then that player’s career with me and Benfica will come to an end,’ says the Portuguese manager

The Independent UK

Benfica deny claims Gianluca Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Vinicius Jr

Portuguese media reports suggested the Argentinian winger admitted guilt to his squad but the club firmly stated this was untrue

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The Guardian - US

Champions League review: Italian struggles, Mourinho’s bus exile and a jubilant journeyman

The knockout playoffs are complete after a whirlwind round of action. Bodø/Glimt’s fairytale continues while the holders struggled again

The Independent UK

Real Madrid issue statement after fan thrown out for appearing to do Nazi salute

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The Independent UK

Real Madrid launch investigation after fan filmed appearing to perform Nazi salute before Benfica match

A fan was ejected from the stadium after being filmed appearing to do a Nazi salute

Evening Standard

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois reacts after Vinicius Jr celebrates knocking out Benfica

Los Blancos advance but Kylian Mbappe could face an extended period out

The Independent UK

Vinicius Jr lands knockout blow on Benfica after alleged racism incident

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Evening Standard

Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (3-1 agg.): Vinicius Jr on target as subpar Los Blancos reach last 16

Brazilian forward back amongst the goals after week of controversy

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Vinicius Strikes Again

Real Madrid were unconvincing as they punched their ticket to the next round of the Champions League.

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