Fines, bans from FIFA: Brazil, Argentina told to play again
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Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier to be replayed after bizarre suspension
The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in September that was suspended just minutes after kickoff when health officials ran onto the pitch must be replayed, world governing body FIFA said on Monday.
Two-match bans for Premier League’s Argentina stars following breach of Covid protocols
Four Argentina stars registered to Premier League clubs have been suspended for two international matches in relation to the abandoned World Cup qualifier against Brazil last September.
'I've checked' - Analyst confirms Newcastle ace completed 100% of his passes v AVFC
Analyst Kev Lawson has highlighted and confirmed that Joe Willock produced a very impressive statistic during Newcastle United’s latest victory.
Brazil vs Argentina to be replayed - with four players banned
Argentina's Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier with Brazil has been ordered to be replayed following its abandonment last September - but they will be without four Premier League-affiliated players after they were handed a two-match suspension.
Brazil, Argentina Ordered To Play FIFA World Cup Abandoned Qualifier
FIFA on Monday ordered Brazil and Argentina to replay a World Cup qualifying match halted in Sao Paulo in September over alleged Covid-19 quarantine breaches by the visitors. Brazilian health officials stormed the pitch seven minutes into the clash on September 5 between the South American giants at Sao Paulo's Neo Quimica Arena, stopping the match and triggering a melee involving team officials and players. "After a thorough investigation of the various factual elements and in light of the applicable regulations, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided that the match should be replayed on a date and at a location to be decided by FIFA," said a statement from world soccer's governing body on Monday.
Fifa orders abandoned World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina to be replayed
Fifa ordered Brazil and Argentina replay the World Cup qualifier that was abandoned after health officials stormed the pitch to question the quarantine status of players.
Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier to be replayed after Sao Paulo farce
World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in September that was suspended after health officials ran onto the pitch will be replayed, world governing body FIFA said on Monday. The match at the NeoQuimica Arena in Sao Paulo was halted in farcical fashion just five minutes after kick off when Brazilian health officials entered the pitch to stop Argentina's England-based players from playing.