Julián Carranza expelled under new 'Ley Prestianni' in Liga MX match

Argentine forward Julián Carranza, playing for Club Necaxa, received a red card in the Apertura 2026 Liga MX match against Deportivo Toluca after covering his mouth while confronting Toluca defender Federico Pereira. The dismissal was made following a VAR review and invoked the newly adopted Ley Prestianni, a rule that mandates an automatic ejection for any player who hides verbal remarks by covering their lips. Carranza had scored earlier in the game, but the incident occurred before halftime, leaving Necaxa with ten men. This was the second application of the rule in the Mexican league, the first being against Rodrigo Aguirre of Tigres earlier in the season. Ley Prestianni was introduced after a controversial incident involving Gianluca Prestianni in a UEFA Champions League match, aiming to curb on‑field racism and abusive language.