23-06-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com

Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant

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. The 32-year-old obscured his mouth with his hand while speaking to Turkey's
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