Hincapié was sent off in Ecuador’s World Cup match against Mexico after covering his mouth during a confrontation, which officials treated as a red- card offense under the tournament’s rules. Reports say the incident happened late in the match, and Ecuador finished with 10 players.

What was said

  • The available reports do not quote a clear public statement from Hincapié himself about the incident.
  • The coverage focuses on the red card and the rule violation rather than a direct quote from him.

Context

  • One report explains that the rule can lead to an automatic dismissal if a player covers their mouth while speaking to opponents or referees.
  • So, if you meant “what did he say,” the answer from the coverage is that the exact words were not publicly reported, only the gesture and the resulting red card.

In short

The public reports say Hincapié was sent off for covering his mouth, but they do not provide the exact thing he said.