Argentina and Brazil will meet again in the Qualifiers by order of FIFA

Argentina and Brazil will meet again in the Qualifiers by order of FIFA

The match was suspended on September 5 after 5 minutes of the first half in it Neo Chemistry Arena from Saint Paul by the entrance to the court of the local health authorities, who claimed that Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez, Cristian “Cuti” RomeroEMiliano Buendia Y Giovani Lo Celso leave the playing field and be deported from the country, accused of having falsified their declarations of entry into Brazilian territory.

The four footballers, suspended by FIFA for two games, were the center of controversy at that time by his residence in the United Kingdom at a juncture of restrictions due to the spread of Covid-19.

AFA requested that the match be given as wonbut the FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided that it had to be played again, in addition to ordering a heavy fine for both teams and the suspension of four Argentine soccer players for not complying with the established protocols (Emiliano Buendia, Emiliano Martinez, Giovani Lo Celso Y Christian Romeroall for two games).

The AFA appealed that ruling, and a resolution is expected in the next few days. In the event that it is not favorable to its position, the Argentine Football Association could raise its protest to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS)based in Lausanne, but it would be necessary to see if all that is resolved before this friendly match.

Argentina, led by Lionel Scalloniwas in second place, with 39 points, in the South American qualifiers, which was won by Brazil with 45 units.

Source: Ambito

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