Media365 Editorial Team, Posted on Sunday 5th September 2021 at 10:30pm.
The Brazilian health authority suspended the match against Argentina, and four of its players sparked controversy.
CONMEBOL confirmed that the referee suspended the Brazil-Argentina match. The federation says that the FIFA Disciplinary Committee will determine the measures to be taken. A brief reminder of the facts is in order. Four Argentine players (Martínez, Buendia, Lo Celso and Romero) traveled from England after making false statements on the registration form in Brazil to play this game, and did not report that they remained in the UK during the last 14 days prior to their arrival. .
Brazil imposes quarantine on arrivals from the United Kingdom. The Brazilian authorities tried to isolate and deport the four players to the Argentino Hotel, but they acted too late. The intervention of the authorities finally took place on the ground in seven minutes. The problem then led to the match being suspended. Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni also reacted disappointment, relying on a microphone TyC Sports: “I feel so sad, I am not looking for the culprits. This was not the time. It should have been a party for everyone, let’s enjoy this game and leave it at that.” Withdrawal tactic.
