IFAB
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Tijuana Defeats Tigres as Rodrigo Aguirre Receives Historic Red Card
Tigres forward Rodrigo Aguirre became the first player in Liga MX history to receive a red card for covering his mouth during an on-field altercation.
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Piero Hincapie Red Card Highlights New FIFA Anti-Abuse Enforcement
Ecuador’s Piero Hincapie was sent off at the 2026 World Cup for covering his mouth during a confrontation, triggering debate over the new IFAB anti-abuse rule.
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Miguel Almirón Makes Unwanted History as First Player Sent Off Under New IFAB Mouth-Covering Rule
Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón was shown a straight red card during a World Cup match against Turkey, becoming the first player penalized under a new rule banning mouth-covering during confrontations.