NEmma looked incredulous, Lionel Messi The world no longer seems to understand: Brazilian health authority Anvisa acted quickly and suspended the World Cup qualifiers between Brazil and Argentina on Sunday night (local time) for violating corona regulations.In an unprecedented incident on Sunday, the footage of several players of the Argentine national team being taken off the court a few minutes after kick-off was spread all over the world.
The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) said it was “very surprised” by the timing of this measure. From his point of view, Anvisa could have taken a more appropriate action-and did so a few days before the game. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced that the Albiceleste delegation has been in Brazil since 8 am on September 3, and they have complied with all health regulations set by the South American Football Association Camebol.
Six minutes after the game started in Sao Paulo, staff from the health authorities came on the court and removed the Argentines Emiliano Martinez, Christian Romero and Giovanni Loscelso who played for the English club. court. After that, other Argentine players left the stadium, while the Brazilian stayed-they later started training as a substitute.She waited in front of the stadium Federal policeAccompany the Argentina team. The bus with the team took several hours to leave.
“This date goes down in history: September 5, 2021, Brazil-Argentina”, the Brazilian portal “Globoesporte” wrote. “There is no match.”
After the incident, the game was cancelled. “According to the referee’s decision,” Comebol announced on Twitter. The World Football Association FIFA issued a detailed statement. Initially there was no information about the catch-up date of the game or the possible loss of points for one of the teams.
Quarantine scheduled
A few hours before the game, Anvisa ordered the four Argentine internationals Martinez and Emiliano Buendia (both Aston Villa) and Loscelso and Romero (both Tote). Nam Hotspur) for isolation. Buendia is absent, and Martinez, Romero and Lo Celso are in the starting lineup.
Anvisa proved the rationality of its actions by referring to Brazilian law. After meeting with representatives of the Brazilian Ministry of Health, Combebol, CBF and the Argentine delegation on Saturday, the four related national players were unsuccessfully isolated. Nevertheless, the players participated in training on Saturday night.
On Sunday, they notified the Federal Police and tried to enforce the quarantine ordered at the same time before the start of the game, separating the four players from the team and taking them to the airport.
“We drove home.”
According to “TyC Sports” broadcasting company, on Sunday night, Martinez, Buendia, Romero and Lo Celso were able to fly back to Argentina with the national team but were deported. A photo of the plane was posted on the national team’s Twitter page with the words “We are going home”.
Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, wrote on Twitter: “What happened today makes football regretful.” “We want to play, and so do Brazilian players. Lead the team to the Copa America Argentina coach Lionel Scaroni said that this should be a festival where everyone can enjoy the best players in the world.”
Premier League clubs have refused to release players from countries on the British government’s so-called “red corona” list (many of which are in South America and Africa). Therefore, Brazil had to have nine professionals from the island. On the other hand, Argentina flew their quartet from England to the World Cup-and assumed that they could continue their efforts in all three World Cup qualifiers.
According to Anvisa, when entering from Caracas after the first qualifier against Venezuela, the English professional players did not state that they had been to the UK, Northern Ireland, South Africa or India in the past 14 days. Due to coronavirus restrictions, foreign travelers there are not allowed to enter Brazil during this period.
A statement from the authorities said: “Anvisa believes that this situation poses a serious health threat, and therefore has advised the local health authorities to order the immediate isolation of players who are prohibited from participating in any activities.” In addition, players should no longer be allowed to stay on Brazilian territory. .
