Football

Disciplinary proceedings begin against Argentina and Brazil

September 8, 2021 4:48 am

ARGENTINA'S PLAYERS WALKED OFF THE PITCH SHORTLY AFTER HEALTH AUTHORITIES CAME ON TO STOP PLAY [SOURCE: BBC]

Fifa says disciplinary proceedings have been launched against Brazil and Argentina after the events that saw their World Cup qualifier abandoned.

Sunday’s match was halted just after kick-off after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they say broke quarantine rules.

Fifa said their move follows analysis of the match reports from Sao Paulo.

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No date for the rearranged fixture has yet been set.

Brazil’s health authorities had said four England-based players for Argentina had to quarantine upon arrival due to Covid-19 measures.