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Evidence that controversial World Cup Qualifier game could be awarded to Brazil against Argentina

By Adedamola Samuel

The argentine team were given several warnings by the Brazilians over breaking Covid-19 entry protocols into the nation. On this ground, the full 3 pints could be awarded to Brazil against Argentina.

The argentine team were given several warnings by the Brazilians over breaking Covid-19 entry protocols into the nation. On this ground, the full 3 pints could be awarded to Brazil against Argentina.

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Controversy ensued during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina on Sunday at the Arena Corinthians. After just about 6 minutes of the match, health authorities from Brazil invaded the pitch trying to detain 3 Argentine players from the Abiceleste starting line-up. The players concerned are Emiliano Martinez, Giovanni Lo Celso and Christian Romero. The trio is alleged to have given false declarations before entering the country in violation of the Covid-19 rules.

Before the start of the match, the Brazilian authorities had flagged the players, stating that they needed to quarantine because of their journey from England which is now on a list of dangerous countries. Though they had played the game against Venezuela, the Brazilian authorities didn't want to allow them in. After many negotiations, it was agreed that the affected players could join the others and travel to the Stadium. 

However, since the situation was brought to the full notice of the Argentine Football Association, and since the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) also made it known their stance on Covid-19 and on travellers from England, then it can be deduced that Argentina was wrong. Brazil on their part had to do away with up to 9 first-team players including Richarlison, Alisson Becker, Fabinho, and Willian amidst others because of the rule. 

The Argentine team could have still fielded a strong 11 consisting of Messi, Angel di Maria, Lautaro Martinez, Nicholas Otamendi, Rodrigo de Paul and other top players. The inclusion of Emiliano Martinez, Giovanni Lo Celso and Christian Romero was quite unnecessary against an already weakened Brazil team. Thus, by breaking the local law of Brazil, we can hold Argentina for causing the trouble and award the points against Argentina to Brazil.

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