Published on : 05/09/2021 – 21:53
The match between Brazil and Argentina, Sunday, September 5 in Sao Paulo, ended after a few minutes of play. Four Argentinian players, coming from England, would not have respected the imposed quarantine. Furious, the players of the Albiceleste left the field. CONMEBOL then announced the suspension of the meeting.
This article is updated as the situation in Sao Paolo evolves
It had to be the big shock of the weekend in South America. Brazil-Argentina, a real classic, and a reunion after the final of the last Copa America who saw the sacred partners of Lionel Messi against the band in Neymar. The meeting point for the World Cup 2022 turned into a fiasco. The match lasted only five minutes.
At the edge of the field, the Brazilian health agency Anvisa interrupted the meeting. The agents intervened for alleged violation of the anti-Covid health protocol in force in Brazil. Four players from Argentina are targeted: Emiliano Buendia (Aston Villa player), Giovanni Lo Celso (Tottenham player), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa player) and Cristian Romero (Tottenham player). They had to submit to quarantine, having traveled to England or from England during the last fourteen days.
Lo Celso, Martinez and Romero tenured despite the warning from the health authorities
The Anvisa had announced the protocol to be followed and had accused these players of having provided ” fake news »In the entry form. England, affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, is among the countries on Brazil’s red list. Since June 23, any foreign person from the United Kingdom, South Africa or India has been prohibited from entering Brazilian territory, to prevent the spread of variants of Covid-19.
Despite the warning, coach Luis Scaloni has lined up Lo Celso, Martinez and Romero well. Their presence in the field led to the intervention of Anvisa at the Arena Corinthians. The players of Argentina, furious after this interruption, decided to leave the field. They have made it known that they will refuse to play if some of them are left out.
At 10 p.m. KST, 5 p.m. Sao Paulo time, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) communicated on social media. She announced the suspension of this Brazil-Argentina: ” By decision of the referee, the match organized by FIFA between Brazil and Argentina for the qualifiers for the World Cup is suspended. The referee and the match commissioner will submit a report to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which will determine the course of action. These procedures are strictly in accordance with the regulations in force. »
By decision of the match referee, the match organized by FIFA between Brazil and Argentina for the World Cup Qualifiers is suspended.
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) September 5, 2021
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