“Number ten. Paraguay. Hand over his mouth. Red card.” It was one of the most sensational referee announcements at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the USA. Paraguay international Miguel Almirón was sent off by Salvador’s Ivan Barton for hiding his mouth behind his hand during a dispute with his Turkish counterpart in Saturday’s second group game. Almirón’s action not only had consequences for himself – but also for a radio commentator in his country.
