Australia’s Jackson Irvine Has No Problem With FIFA’s Controversial Red Card Rule

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Australia’s Jackson Irvine Has No Problem With FIFA’s Controversial Red Card Rule

Irvine has backed FIFA's decision to send players off for covering their mouths when they speak. Paraguay's Miguel Almiron was sent off against Turkiye for the same. "It’s safe to say that if you can’t be seen saying it, then it shouldn’t be said," Irvine said, pointing to past incidents against Vinicius Jr. to put across the point.

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