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Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant
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- Figure caption, Paraguay's Almiron sent off for covering mouth in confrontation
- Fifa has stripped a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's 1-0 victory over Turkey.
- The 32-year-old obscured his mouth with his hand while speaking to Turkey's Mert Muldur, who immediately informed an official standing next to him.
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Figure caption, Paraguay's Almiron sent off for covering mouth in confrontation
Fifa has stripped a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's 1-0 victory over Turkey.
Jorge Vera lost his composure live on television when Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player in the tournament, and football history, to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent.
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