Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent.
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President of FIFA.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Playmaker for the Paraguay national football team.
Pierluigi Collina is the referees' chief who created a training hub for the World Cup officials.
Piero Hincapie is a defender for the Ecuador national soccer team.
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Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent.
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