World Cup
Brazil-Argentina, suspended over a police raid, has been reappointed
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided to redefine the match between Brazil and Argentina that took place on September 5th and was suspended due to the police invasion of the stadium. A two-game penalty for the four footballers who broke Brazilian regulations regarding the coronavirus at the time.
The 5 September World Cup qualifying match between Brazil and Argentina, which was interrupted due to the police raid on the field, will be rescheduled following a decision by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
The disciplinary body of world football’s governing body stressed that after a thorough investigation, it had decided to redefine the game on a date and time it would set itself. His reasoning states that both groups have responsibilities and duties that they have failed to meet.
It is recalled that the police had entered the field because Albiseleste had violated the coronavirus regulations in force at the time. Special Lo Celso, Martinez, Romero and Buentia compete First League and joined the Argentine mission and broke the rules for travelers from Britain to Brazil.
The individual footballers were given a two-game penalty by FIFA for not abiding by the rules for returning from international matches. At the same time, the two associations were hit with heavy fines. Brazil pays 525,000 euros, Argentina 190,000.
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