Jackson Irvine comments on red card rule following Almiron's ejection

Jackson Irvine responded to the controversial new red card rule after Miguel Almiron was ejected during Paraguay's 1-0 victory over Turkiye. Almiron was the first player penalized under the rule for covering his mouth in a confrontational situation. Irvine expressed support for the rule, referencing the need for transparency in player communications. The decision was made as part of FIFA's effort to address player behavior, especially following previous incidents. Almiron's red card occurred just before halftime of the match on June 19.

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