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SOC:Careless whisper: the aside that's cost Paraguay dear

Paraguay (Organization) Miguel Almiron World Cup Australia

Paraguay have rallied around suspended star Miguel Almiron as they count the cost of his brain snap ahead of a crunch World Cup clash with Australia.

Almiron will be suspended for Thursday night's (Friday AEST) game against the Socceroos after becoming the first player sent off at a World Cup for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation.

The former Newcastle United midfielder's World Cup could be over depending on how dimly FIFA looks upon the incident, which falls under new rules introduced this year.

In Friday night's clash with Turkey in Santa Clara, Paraguay were leading 1-0 in first half stoppage time when a scuffle broke out.

Almiron put his right hand over his mouth while appearing to say something to Turkey's Mert Muldur.

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