FIFA President, Gianni InfantinoOn Monday (6), he stated that the events that resulted in the suspension of the Brazil-Argentina match, for the World Cup qualifiers, were “crazy”.
“We saw what happened in the match between Brazil and Argentina, two of the most brilliant teams in South America,” Infantino said in a video address to the ECA General Assembly.
He added: “Some customers, police and security guards came down to the field after a few minutes of playing to get some players out – it’s crazy, but we need to deal with these challenges, these problems that come with the Covid crisis,” noting that the situation is a reminder of the difficulties that have been faced. during the pandemic.
Brazilian health authorities intervened on Sunday (5) after four Argentine players playing in the English Premier League violated quarantine rules against Covid-19 in the country.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and Tottenham duo Christian Romero and Giovanni Lo Celso were on the field at the New Coimica Arena, in Sao Paulo, when authorities from the National Health Monitoring Agency (Anfisa) entered the stadium and halted the match.
Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia also traveled from the UK and was on the bench.
Anvisa said Brazilian rules make it clear that travelers who have been to the UK, South Africa or India in the last 14 days are barred from entering the country, unless they are Brazilian or have permanent residence.
According to information from the agency, Argentine players made false statements about their previous whereabouts on immigration forms.
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The Brazil-Argentina match was suspended on Sunday (5).
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Four Argentine players did not comply with the quarantine requested by Anvisa
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Agents entered the field to interrupt the match, which was subsequently suspended
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Christian Romero (photo), Emiliano Martinez, Emiliano Buendia and Giovanni Lo Celso are the accused
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Even the match started with a dead end
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Anfisa would have warned the AFC about the impasse before the match
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Federal Police cars deployed outside Arena Corinthians
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The team trained at the Arena after the match was suspended
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Neymar discusses before suspending the Brazil-Argentina match
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“We can confirm that an investigation has been launched into the possible crime of providing false information,” a spokesman said. “Yesterday, the players were told to leave the country, which is a normal procedure, and statements were taken from them.”
FIFA said it had already received match reports from referees. “The information will be analyzed by the relevant disciplinary bodies and a decision will be made in due course,” the world football governing body said in a statement.
The Argentine Football Association said FIFA has given the two federations six days to defend their positions.
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