Today, Tuesday, the International Football Association “FIFA” opened an investigation into the cancellation of the match between Brazil and Argentina last Sunday in the World Cup qualifiers, five minutes after its start, amid comic scenes.
And Reuters reported, this evening, Tuesday, that the Brazilian health authorities entered the stadium to stop the match, after four Argentine players playing in the English Premier League were accused of violating the quarantine rules in the country due to the emerging Corona virus “Covid 19”.
Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa goalkeeper, and Tottenham pair Christian Romero and Giovanni Lo Celso, were among the starting line-up for Argentina, when officials from “Invesa”, the body responsible for the health sector in Brazil, entered the New Kimica stadium to stop the match.
Today, Tuesday, FIFA said, “After analyzing the official reports of the match in the World Cup qualifiers between Brazil and Argentina, FIFA confirms the start of disciplinary measures related to the two federations,” adding, “The two teams were investigated for additional information in the facts that led to the suspension of the match, and the data will be collected and reviewed by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.” “.
Anvisa said Brazil’s rules are clear about banning people from Britain, South Africa and India during the last 14 days from entering the country, unless they are Brazilian citizens or have permanent residence.
It added that the Argentine players had given false information about their previous whereabouts in immigration documents.
Brazilian police said they had opened an official investigation into the actions of the Argentine players, who a spokesman said had left the country.