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FIFA rule that the abandoned Brazil vs Argentina clash be replayed and four players receive two-match bans

The abandoned World Cup qualifying fixture between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, FIFA has ruled. The fixture was called off soon after kick-off on 5 September 2021 after Brazilian health officials stormed the pitch and attempted to detain four British-based Argentina players.

Transfer rumours: Kounde, Rice, Tielemans, Broja, Leao, Sterling, Araujo

Chelsea have made signing Sevilla and France defender Jules Kounde, 23, a priority for the summer, with the Blues also interested in West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, plus Monaco's 22-year-old France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. (Telegraph — subscription required)external-link

‘How many English players were playing?’ – Abel Ferreira has a dig at Chelsea after CWC final defeat

Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira had a dig at Chelsea for the lack of English players in their side following his team’s 2-1 defeat in the Club World Cup final. Kai Havertz 117th-minute penalty in extra time was enough to give Thomas Tuchel’s side a dramatic victory, after Romelu Lukaku’s opener was cancelled out by Cavalcante Veiga’s penalty.

Transfer rumours: Haaland, Azpilicueta, Cavani, Ten Hag, Rodgers, Firmino

Manchester City are in pole position to sign Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland — thanks to his father and former City player Alf Inge Haaland — when the Norway striker, 21, becomes available for £68m in the summer. (Football Insider)external-link