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Arsenal star becomes second player to be sent off at World Cup for covering his mouth - as Ecuador are knocked out at the last-32 stage by Mexico

Piero Hincapie's impressive season for club and country ended on a sour note on Tuesday night as he was sent off during Ecuador's World Cup exit.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Piero Hincapie's impressive season for club and country ended on a sour note on Tuesday night as he was sent off during Ecuador's World Cup exit.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Jul 1, 2026, 8:37 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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  1. Source published: Jul 1, 2026, 8:37 AM UTC
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