Rodrigo Aguirre Sent Off for Covering Mouth in Xolos vs Tigres Opener
In the Liga MX season opener between Xolos and Tigres, Uruguayan forward Rodrigo Aguirre was sent off in the 43rd minute after covering his mouth during a dispute with an opponent. The referee, after a VAR review, applied the newly introduced FIFA rule that penalises such gestures.
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the enforcement of discipline measures in modern football. Fans are debating whether the decision respects players’ freedom of expression while maintaining on‑field order.
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