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Brazil vs. Argentina 2021: FIFA Investigates the Suspension of Brazil-Argentina WC Qualifier Match
A World Cup 2022 qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina was set to take place on Sunday (September 5, Brasilia Standard Time) at the Corinthians Arena in So Paulo. But, six minutes after the game started, health officials stormed the field and called the game off. The two teams were confused on whether or not the game would be resumed. However, it was finally postponed. Brazil leads the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers with 21 points, followed by Argentina with 15 points. Meanwhile, FIFA has launched an inquiry into the underlying reason for the suspension of Brazil vs. Argentina 2021 World Cup qualifier.
The Reason for the Suspension of Brazil vs. Argentina 2021 World Cup Qualifier
Brazil's health authorities invaded the field minutes after the game began. They stopped the game and forced the players to leave the stadium. The game was subsequently called off due to obstructions, and the participants rushed back to their respective hotels.
According to the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa), the breach of travel restrictions owing to the coronavirus outbreak was the major cause for the match between Brazil and Argentina being postponed.
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Any traveler who visited the United Kingdom 14 days prior to arrival is not permitted to enter Brazil, as per Brazilian Covid-19 laws.
English Premier League players Emiliano Martnez, Emiliano Buenda, Giovani Lo Celso, and Cristian Romero were all asked to leave the country by Anvisa. Because they were in the United Kingdom for less than two weeks before heading to Brazil for a World Cup qualification match. According to the Brazilian department of health, this poses a significant health threat, and they must be deported.
Later, CONMEBOL (the South American Football Federation) confirmed the suspension of Brazil vs. Argentina 2021 World Cup qualifying match via their official Twitter account.
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Brazil vs. Argentina 2021 WC Qualifier Suspension: How did All This Happen?
According to Sky Sports, Brazil's health regulator Anvisa requested the urgent isolation of four Argentina players at approximately 6 p.m. (Brasilia Standard Time) before their World Cup qualifier against Brazil. However, they defied the instructions, and Brazil vs. Argentina match began at the scheduled time of 8 p.m.
Shortly after kick-off, health authorities marched onto the field and approached the Argentina players. They tried to remove Emiliano Martinez, Emiliano Buenda, Giovani Lo Celso, and Cristian Romero from the pitch.
Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi tried to speak with authorities, but his teammates stayed in the locker room. The Argentine team eventually departed the stadium at 8.40 p.m., and the game was suspended at 8.50 p.m.
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The AFA (Argentina Football Federation) showed their displeasure with the match's suspension by posting a photo of Argentina players on their way back to the country. The Brazilian Football Federation also expressed sorrow for the way in which the match was postponed.
What is FIFA's position on the suspension of the Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is concerned by the postponement of this key World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina. FIFA has already begun an investigation into the incident. FIFA reaffirmed its position in an official statement.
"FIFA regrets the scenes preceding the suspension of the match between Brazil and Argentina for the CONMEBOL qualifiers of World Cup 2022 which prevented millions of fans from enjoying a match between two of the most important football nations in the world,"
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"The first match official reports have been sent to FIFA. This information will be analysed by the competent disciplinary bodies and a decision will be taken in due course."The statement said.
The world's highest football governing body expressed sorrow for the manner in which the match was suspended, which hurt millions of football fans worldwide. FIFA also confirmed that they have received the report from the match officials and they would make a decision after reviewing the information.
Where are these Four Argentine Players Now?
Following the incident, Argentina released the four Premier League players. They will all be unavailable for Friday's (September 10) World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia.
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Aston Villa's Martinez and Buendia have traveled to Croatia. It will allow them to avoid the UK government's 10-day strict quarantine. Both players will be out for the crucial away match against Chelsea on September 11, but they will be available for the home match against Everton on September 18.
On the other hand, Tottenham's Christian Romero and Lo Celso are set to miss the Premier League encounter against Crystal Palace on September 11 and UEFA Europa Conference League match against Rennes on September 16. They should be eligible for a Premier League home fixture against Chelsea on September 19.
Bottom Line
Argentina and Brazil were slated to face off in a crucial encounter in the South American World Cup qualifiers earlier this week. The match began but was subsequently postponed due to confusion between the related parties over travel restrictions in the case of the coronavirus epidemic. It is uncertain at this moment whether or not the postponed match will be rescheduled. FIFA is presently conducting an investigation into the primary cause of the suspension. The fate of this Brazil vs. Argentina 2021 World Cup qualifying match will most likely be decided following FIFA's final inquiry report.
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Argentina to Face Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers
Argentina and Brazil will face off in a FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying match on Monday, September 6 (1 am/BST). The match will take place at the Corinthians Arena, Brazil. Each South American team will also play three qualifying matches in September. Four teams from the South American region will be directly qualified for the Qatar World Cup. The fifth-placed team in the point standings can also qualify but they will have to compete in an inter-confederation play-off in order to qualify for the main event. Let's take a look at the World Cup qualifier teams for Brazil and Argentina.
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Argentina vs. Brazil
Argentina and Brazil will meet for the first time in a FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier. So, both sides will be vying for supremacy during the contest. No team has suffered a defeat in the 2022 World cup qualifications so far. Brazil may still remain on top of the standings even if they lose the remaining two qualifying games in September. Argentina, on the other hand, will be hoping to remain undefeated and continue to climb the standings.
In addition, this match is crucial for PSG fans since it will be the first time Lionel Messi and Neymar will face each other on the international stage since Lionel Messi joined Paris-Saint Germain earlier this month. The Messi-Neymar rivalry has raised excitement among football fans across the world.
The Argentine coach, Lionel Scaloni has announced a strong squad for the September qualifying matches. Juventas forward Paulo Dybala has been recalled, while Sergio Aguero will miss September qualifying matches.
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On the other hand, the Neymar-led Brazil team is also very strong and may cause a lot of problems to Argentina's defense. Daniel Alves is back in the Brazil team. Having him in the squad is crucial for Brazil in the qualifying rounds.
Predicted Argentina Playing XI: Emiliano Martinez (Goalkeeper), Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Acuna, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, Angel Di Maria, Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi (Captain)
Predicted Brazil Playing XI: Alisson (Goalkeeper), Thiago Silva (Captain), Marquinhos, Danilo, DaniAlves, Casemiro, Fabinho, Paqueta, Richarlison, Firmino, Neymar
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CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2022 Fixtures for September
A total of 15 South American qualifying matches will be played in the month of September. The fixtures are as follows:
Date
Fixture
Time (BDT)
September 3 (Friday)
Bolivia vs. Colombia
2 AM
September 3 (Friday)
Ecuador vs. Paraguay
3 AM
September 3 (Friday)
Venezuela vs. Argentina
6 AM
September 3 (Friday)
Peru vs. Uruguay
7 AM
September 3 (Friday)
Chile vs. Brazil
7 AM
September 6 (Monday)
Brazil vs. Argentina
1 AM
September 6 (Monday)
Ecuador vs. Chile
3 AM
September 6 (Monday)
Uruguay vs. Bolivia
4 AM
September 6 (Monday)
Paraguay vs. Colombia
4 AM
September 6 (Monday)
Peru vs. Venezuela
7 AM
September 10 (Friday)
Uruguay vs. Ecuador
4.30 AM
September 10 (Friday)
Paraguay vs. Venezuela
4.30 AM
September 10 (Friday)
Colombia vs. Chile
5 AM
September 10 (Friday)
Argentina vs. Bolivia
5.30 AM
September 10 (Friday)
Brazil vs. Peru
6.30 AM
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Verdict
Brazil and Argentina are presently ranked first and second, respectively, in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers for CONMEBOL. Each team will play a total of 18 matches in the qualifiers. So, it's a long process to qualify. All teams still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup in 2022.
We may anticipate Brazil and Argentina to qualify at the end of the qualifications. Football fans will be excited to watch another Messi vs. Neymar showdown in the next Brazil vs. Argentina clash. Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 to claim the Copa America 2021 title in their last meeting. Will Brazil be able to come back against a confident Argentine squad?
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Copa America 2021 Final: Di Maria’s Early Strike Sinks Brazil
Argentina clinched the Copa America 2021 after beating Brazil 1-0 on Sunday (11th June) in front of nearly 5,000 spectators at the Maracana Stadium. Albiceleste adopted a cautious approach to the game after Di Maria gave them an early lead while Brazil did their best to cut the lead but were unable to do so due to a determined Argentine defense.Messi had a golden opportunity to score in the final towards the end of the match but instead blew it because he couldn't keep control of the ball. The match report of the Copa America 2021 final is discussed in this article.
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Match Report of Copa America 2021 Final: Argentina vs Brazil
Argentina won the Copa America for the first time in 28 years courtesy of Angel Di Maria's stunning first-half goal.Argentina took an early lead in the 22nd minute of the final match at the iconic Maracana Stadium as veteran attacking midfielder Angel Di Maria put the ball into the Brazil net after receiving a perfect cross from midfielder Rodrigo de Paul.
Before Di Maria's goal, both teams tried to play a little more carefully. But after falling behind by one goal, Brazil began to dominate the game and had complete control of the ball. They were creating opportunities, but a tenacious Argentine defense denied them.
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Brazil ramped up the heat in the second half and despite putting all of their best-attacking players on the field they were unable to equalize against an Argentine defense led by two great midfielders, Rodrigo de Paul and Paredes.
Messi was unusually silent throughout the contest. He squandered a wonderful opportunity to put the game away from Brazil with two minutes left in the game. However, Brazil were unable to score in the end, and Argentina won the championship.
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Messi finished as a joint top scorer with 5 goals and won the best player award along with Neymar.
The referee issued nine yellow cards In the Copa America 2021 final. Brazil got four yellow cards, while Argentina received five.
This was Brazil's first competitive loss since the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia when they were defeated by Belgium while Argentina have gone undefeated in 20 games under head coach Lionel Scaloni.
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Bottom Line
Argentina won their record 15th Copa America championship thanks to an early goal by Angel Di Maria. Neymar's Brazil put forth a valiant effort throughout the match, but the Argentine defense held firm for the majority of the time, and Brazil was unable to score. This is Argentina's first major trophy in almost three decades.
Prior to this year's edition, they last won the Copa America in 1993. Football sensation Lionel Messi also earned his first major title with the Argentine national team after appearing in five finals, including four Copa America and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The Copa America 2021 had seen some incredible individual performances, and the best team ultimately won the tournament.
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