Fifa revokes commentator's credentials after Almiron red card incident
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Jorge Vera, a commentator, has been stripped of his World Cup credentials by Fifa following an explosive on-air tirade during Paraguay's 1-0 victory over Turkey. Vera reacted to the sending off of Paraguayan midfielder Miguel Almiron, who received a red card during the match for covering his mouth in a confrontation. Expressing his frustration, Vera labeled Fifa president Gianni Infantino and referee Ivan Barton as 'thieves.' Fifa has not publicly commented on the situation, but reports indicate that Vera's language was deemed unacceptable. He later apologized and acknowledged his loss of composure.
- •Miguel Almiron is the first player sent off in World Cup history for covering his mouth.
- •Vera accused Fifa and match officials of harming his national team.
- •His actions led to an apology issued to Fifa for his outburst.
- •Vera's credentials are now revoked for all World Cup-related activities.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup announcer stripped of FIFA credential over Almirón red-card tirade
- 6:16 PMBBC Football — Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant
- 6:09 PMThe Guardian Sport — Commentator loses World Cup credentials after calling Infantino and referee ‘thieves’
"Jorge Chipi Vera launches TV rant after Almirón red card Paraguay winger covered mouth in win over Turkey A football commentator has been stripped of his World Cup credentials by Fifa after an expletive-laden tirade against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay’s 1-0 victory over Turkey when Miguel Almirón was sent off. Jorge Chipi Vera lost his composure on live television when Paraguay’s Almirón became the first player sent off at the tournament for violating a strict new rule that forbids covering mouths during on-field confrontations. Almirón was dismissed by the Salvadorian referee Iván Barton for remarks made to Turkey’s Mert Muldur with his hand covering his mouth in first-half stoppage time. Continue reading...
"A Paraguayan football announcer has had his credentials revoked after launching into a wild tirade over a red card issued against Paraguay in their match against Türkiye on Friday. The inciting incident occurred in the first half during a play stoppage. Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón appeared to say something to Türkiye’s Mert Müldür while covering his…
"Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:00 PMWorld Cup announcer stripped of FIFA credential over Almirón red-card tirade
A Paraguayan football announcer has had his credentials revoked after launching into a wild tirade over a red card issued against Paraguay in their match against Türkiye on Friday. The inciting incident occurred in the first half during a play stoppage. Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón appeared to say something to Türkiye’s Mert Müldür while covering his…
- BBC FootballJun 23, 2026, 6:16 PMCommentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant
Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.
- The Guardian SportJun 23, 2026, 6:09 PMCommentator loses World Cup credentials after calling Infantino and referee ‘thieves’
Jorge Chipi Vera launches TV rant after Almirón red card Paraguay winger covered mouth in win over Turkey A football commentator has been stripped of his World Cup credentials by Fifa after an expletive-laden tirade against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay’s 1-0 victory over Turkey when Miguel Almirón was sent off. Jorge Chipi Vera lost his composure on live television when Paraguay’s Almirón became the first player sent off at the tournament for violating a strict new rule that forbids covering mouths during on-field confrontations. Almirón was dismissed by the Salvadorian referee Iván Barton for remarks made to Turkey’s Mert Muldur with his hand covering his mouth in first-half stoppage time. Continue reading...
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