Paraguayan midfielder Miguel Almirón was controversially sent off during a match against Turkey after a dispute with an opposing player. The opposing player alerted the linesman, claiming Almirón touched his face while speaking. Despite appearing to simply cover his mouth, the referee consulted VAR and issued a red card. The incident occurred during the game between Paraguay and Turkey, sparking debate over the interpretation of the rules. Almirón’s dismissal significantly impacted Paraguay’s gameplay. The new rule aims to curb unsportsmanlike conduct, but its application in this instance has been widely questioned. This marks a notable and unusual application of the regulation.