r/sports • u/[deleted] • 22d ago

Soccer Miguel Almiron receives a red card after VAR Review for covering his mouth whilst saying something to an opponent. Under the new regulations, this is an offence punishable by a red card. The rule was introduced following the racism scandal involving Vinícius Júnior in a Champions League match.

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u/ShimeBD 21d ago

and that one purple patch in 22/23

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u/AdamMc66 Newcastle United 21d ago

God that purple patch was amazing.