South American footballers can play in Premier League despite missing World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 3 months ago

South American footballers can play in Premier League despite missing World Cup qualifiers

India TV News  

Premier League clubs which blocked South American players from traveling to World Cup qualifiers will be able to play them this weekend after the threat of a five-day ban from FIFA was lifted on Friday. Those players were called up for World Cup qualifiers but didn’t travel after Premier League teams objected to them going to South American nations which are red-listed by the British government and require 10 days of mandatory hotel quarantine on their return. FIFA is hoping the British government eases the quarantine requirements for players in time for the next set of World Cup qualifiers in October. “A bit of common sense has prevailed," Bruce said, "and he’s available for selection so we’re extremely pleased.” Among the Brazilian players who were under threat of not playing in the Premier League this weekend were Alisson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino at Liverpool; Ederson and Gabriel Jesus at Manchester City; Thiago Silva at Chelsea; and Fred at Manchester United.

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AFCON: Players will be able to stay at clubs until January 3 in Premier League boost
2 years, 11 months ago

AFCON: Players will be able to stay at clubs until January 3 in Premier League boost

Daily Mail  

Footballers heading to next month's Africa Cup of Nations finals will be allowed to play for their clubs until January 3, the Confederation of African Football said on Sunday. But CAF has agreed to allow players whose clubs have matches between December 27 and January 3 to play them before joining up with their national squads for the Cup of …

Argentina coach vows no repeat of quarantine chaos
3 years, 2 months ago

Argentina coach vows no repeat of quarantine chaos

The Hindu  

England-based players from the Argentina squad will stay for all three of their South American World Cup qualifying games in the current window and “under no circumstances” return early due to quarantine rules, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday. SCALONI SUPPORTS BIENNIAL WORLD CUP PLAN Scaloni said he is in support of having biennial World Cups as it would benefit …

Argentina Select Three Premier League Players for World Cup Qualifiers
3 years, 2 months ago

Argentina Select Three Premier League Players for World Cup Qualifiers

News 18  

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has called up three Premier League players for next month’s World Cup qualifiers despite the South American country remaining on Britain’s COVID-19 travel ‘red list’. Arrivals from red list countries must quarantine for 10 days and the three would therefore miss Premier League games on the weekend of Oct. 16-17. In August, the Premier League refused …

Klopp wants 'solution' as World Cup quarantine row returns
3 years, 3 months ago

Klopp wants 'solution' as World Cup quarantine row returns

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Friday demanded "some kind of solution" to prevent another club against country row over Covid quarantine rules for World Cup qualifiers. Eight Brazilian Premier League players, including Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker and midfielder Fabinho, were called-up by Brazil coach Tite for the next round of 2022 qualifiers in October. Premier League clubs refused to release …

Brazil expects agreement with Premier League clubs to release players
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil expects agreement with Premier League clubs to release players

The Hindu  

Brazil coach Tite called up eight England-based players for October’s World Cup qualifiers on Friday, in the expectation that an agreement will be reached with the Premier League to release them for transatlantic travel. Friday’s announcement comes just weeks after Brazil were forced to leave out their England-based player for September qualifiers after Premier League clubs refused to release them …

South America to cram in extra World Cup qualifier in October
3 years, 3 months ago

South America to cram in extra World Cup qualifier in October

The Hindu  

South American national teams will again be asked to play an extra round of World Cup qualifiers in the upcoming international window, continental governing body CONMEBOL said on Monday. As in the last window in early September, CONMEBOL will attempt to catch up on lost matches by squeezing in an extra round, and teams will play on October 7, October …

Premier League's South American players cleared to play for their clubs after ban waived
3 years, 3 months ago

Premier League's South American players cleared to play for their clubs after ban waived

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs that had prevented players from Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Paraguay from travelling to participate in World Cup matches will be allowed to play them this weekend after a threat of a five-day ban was averted. Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City were among clubs who did not release players for the current international break as they …

Guardiola in the dark over availability of Brazilian players
3 years, 3 months ago

Guardiola in the dark over availability of Brazilian players

The Hindu  

Manchester City is still waiting for a decision from FIFA and the Premier League on whether it can play Brazil internationals Ederson and Gabriel Jesus in Saturday's game against Leicester City, manager Pep Guardiola said. Guardiola cannot pick second-choice goalkeeper Zack Steffen either after the US international tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to isolate in the United States, …

South American players who missed WC qualifiers set for Premier League duty
3 years, 3 months ago

South American players who missed WC qualifiers set for Premier League duty

The Hindu  

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has indicated that the players in the English Premier League under threat of a five-day ban from FIFA for missing World Cup qualifiers in South America have been cleared to play in games this weekend. They were called up for World Cup qualifiers but didn’t travel after Premier League teams objected to their players going to …

Premier League: Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea's Brazilian stars face possible five-day ban
3 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea's Brazilian stars face possible five-day ban

Firstpost  

The Brazilian football association confirmed that it had asked global governing body FIFA to invoke regulations that bar players for five days after an international break if they are not released by their clubs London: Liverpool and Manchester City are among Premier League clubs who could be deprived of Brazilian internationals this weekend after they refused to release players for …

Brazil seeks FIFA punishment for players who skipped matches
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil seeks FIFA punishment for players who skipped matches

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil has triggered a FIFA regulation in a bid to prevent eight players from competing for their respective clubs in the English Premier League this weekend. They had been called up for World Cup qualifiers but didn’t travel after Premier League teams had objected to their players going to South American nations, which are red-listed by the …

Brazil seeks FIFA punishment for players who skipped matches
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil seeks FIFA punishment for players who skipped matches

New Indian Express  

They had been called up for World Cup qualifiers but didn't travel after Premier League teams had objected to their players going to South American nations, which are red-listed by the British government because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Premier League players — Alisson, Fabinho, Roberto Firmino ; Ederson, Gabriel Jesus ; Thiago Silva ; Fred ; and Raphinha — …

Premier League clubs could face sanctions if they play South American players
3 years, 3 months ago

Premier League clubs could face sanctions if they play South American players

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs could face sanctions from FIFA if they play South American players, who were not released for international duty, in this weekend's games. Premier League clubs Wolves, Newcastle and Watford, along with Championship team Blackburn Rovers, could also lose players this weekend after the Chilean, Mexican and Paraguayan associations also activated the restriction period. With South American countries …

Brazil vs Argentina: FIFA launches investigation into suspended World Cup Qualifier
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil vs Argentina: FIFA launches investigation into suspended World Cup Qualifier

The Hindu  

World football's governing body FIFA has opened a disciplinary inquiry to investigate the proceedings during Sunday's Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier, which was abandoned after five minutes amid farcical scenes. Brazilian health authorities invaded the pitch to stop the game after accusing four of Argentina's English Premier League players of violating the country's COVID-19 quarantine rules. Aston Villa goalkeeper …

Argentina football chaos over Brazil quarantine row - explained
3 years, 3 months ago

Argentina football chaos over Brazil quarantine row - explained

The Hindu  

They were pitch intruders with a good reason, they claimed, to be confronting players only seven minutes into Brazil's World Cup qualifier with Argentina. Four Argentina players from English Premier League clubs were accused by agents of Brazil’s health agency, Anvisa, of breaching coronavirus restriction rules by not declaring on arrival in Brazil that they'd been in England within the …

EXPLAINER: Argentina soccer chaos over Brazil quarantine row
3 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINER: Argentina soccer chaos over Brazil quarantine row

Associated Press  

They were pitch intruders with a good reason, they claimed, to be confronting players only seven minutes into Brazil’s World Cup qualifier with Argentina. Four Argentina players from English Premier League clubs were accused by agents of Brazil’s health agency, Anvisa, of breaching coronavirus restriction rules by not declaring on arrival in Brazil that they’d been in England within the …

Four Argentinian Premier League players 'DEPORTED' from Brazil over 'tricks' to skip quarantine
3 years, 3 months ago

Four Argentinian Premier League players 'DEPORTED' from Brazil over 'tricks' to skip quarantine

Daily Mail  

The four Premier League players at the centre of the abandonment of Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Brazil have been deported. Argentina's squad flew back to Buenos Aires on Sunday night after their World Cup qualifier against Brazil in Sao Paulo was abandoned by health authorities Players looked unfazed by the dramatic incident as Lionel Messi posted a relaxed photo …

LaLiga’s appeal against FIFA over extension of World Cup qualifiers rejected by Court of Arbitration for Sport
3 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga’s appeal against FIFA over extension of World Cup qualifiers rejected by Court of Arbitration for Sport

Firstpost  

FIFA extended the international window next month to allow South American teams to play a third World Cup qualifier less than two days before domestic leagues are due to resume in Europe. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected the LaLiga’s complaint against players being mandated to play World Cup qualifiers in South America with little rest time before …

FIFA's Infantino asks Premier League, La Liga to release players for World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA's Infantino asks Premier League, La Liga to release players for World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that the English Premier League and Spain's La Liga should release players for World Cup qualifiers next month to "preserve and protect sporting integrity". While the Premier League has refused to release players headed to countries on the United Kingdom's 'red list' due to strict quarantine rules on their return, the La Liga …

Premier League defies FIFA, blocks players for WC qualifiers
3 years, 4 months ago

Premier League defies FIFA, blocks players for WC qualifiers

Associated Press  

The decision of the Premier League clubs was clear: No players will be released to play for countries on England’s “red list.” The announcement Tuesday by the world’s richest league highlighted the escalating backlash FIFA is facing across soccer over its decision to overlook coronavirus-related quarantine requirements and concerns of clubs and leagues to squeeze in more World Cup qualifiers …

Premier League: Clubs refuse to release players for international matches held in UK's red-list countries
3 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Clubs refuse to release players for international matches held in UK's red-list countries

Firstpost  

Amid frustration that players who travelled to red-list countries would have to follow UK coronavirus quarantine regulations ruling them out of several of their club’s matches, the league has revealed a blanket ban for the September fixtures. London: The Premier League on Tuesday announced its clubs will not release players for international matches played in red-list countries next month. “Premier …

English clubs to get extra week off as World Cup backlog clears
3 years, 6 months ago

English clubs to get extra week off as World Cup backlog clears

The Hindu  

English Premier League clubs will take a week off in January for a new national-team break FIFA created specially to help clear the backlog of World Cup qualifying games outside Europe. “This season, the weekend of Saturday, January 29, 2022 forms part of the FIFA international match calendar, and as such, no Premier League matches will take place,” the league …

Copa America to be played regardless of fan attendance
3 years, 8 months ago

Copa America to be played regardless of fan attendance

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — This year’s Copa America tournament will be played “with or without fans,” CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez said Wednesday. But in an interview with The Associated Press, the leader of the South American football confederation pledged that the tournament will go ahead “as planned.” It’s still unclear whether fans will be allowed to watch, however. “It is not …

Premier League: German internationals granted exemption from COVID-19 restrictions for World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 9 months ago

Premier League: German internationals granted exemption from COVID-19 restrictions for World Cup qualifiers

Firstpost  

Berlin: German Premier League stars such as Timo Werner and Ilkay Gundogan will be granted an exception to coronavirus restrictions in order to play for their country in World Cup qualifiers later this month, the German FA said Thursday. The long-serving German coach, who will step down after this summer’s European Championships, is also expected to hand international debuts to …

CONMEBOL suspends March World Cup qualifiers due to pandemic
3 years, 9 months ago

CONMEBOL suspends March World Cup qualifiers due to pandemic

The Hindu  

The South American Football Confederation has decided to suspend this month's double header of World Cup qualifiers for Qatar 2022 amid concern over the COVID-19 pandemic and strict quarantine restrictions. The 10 South American teams were due to play two games on March 25/26 and March 30 but CONMEBOL acknowledged tightening lockdown and quarantine regulations mean many of the European-based …

World Cup qualifier in doubt as Colombia says no to Brazil
3 years, 9 months ago

World Cup qualifier in doubt as Colombia says no to Brazil

The Hindu  

Colombia's Health Minister has rejected the idea of allowing a charter flight of Brazilian footballers to land in Colombia later this month, throwing the March 26 World Cup qualifier between the two nations into doubt. The decision comes as FIFA and the South American Football Confederation are in talks to decide whether the double header of qualifiers for Qatar 2022 …

Government looks set to REJECT Premier League clubs' plea for players to be exempt from quarantine
3 years, 10 months ago

Government looks set to REJECT Premier League clubs' plea for players to be exempt from quarantine

Daily Mail  

Premier League sides are heading for a club versus country row with their top players because Government is in no mood to exempt footballers from strict Covid quarantine rules when World Cup qualifiers are played around the globe next month. Elite sports people are advised by the Department for Transport: 'You need to quarantine in a Government approved hotel and …

South American Qualifiers Pose Significant Risks For Players, Says Union
4 years, 2 months ago

South American Qualifiers Pose Significant Risks For Players, Says Union

News 18  

The decision to play South American World Cup qualifiers this month poses significant risks, the global footballers’ union FIFPRO said on Friday as it warned that around 250 players face long-haul journeys amid the COVID-19 pandemic. FIFPRO said that players should have the right to turn down a call-up without facing disciplinary action, adding that it would support players and …

FIFA sets conditions for release of players for South American World Cup qualifiers
4 years, 2 months ago

FIFA sets conditions for release of players for South American World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

FIFA has imposed conditions on the release of players for the South American World Cup qualifiers which are due to get under way next week amid concerns over high coronavirus infection rates, travel difficulties and quarantine rules. READ: Brazil FA expects Europe-based players for WC qualifiers despite COVID-19 concerns FIFA said on Thursday the usual rules over the release of …

Brazil expects Europe-based players for World Cup qualifiers
4 years, 2 months ago

Brazil expects Europe-based players for World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Brazilian Football Federation expects Europe-based players, including Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar, to travel to South America for World Cup qualifiers next week, despite concerns over COVID-19 and the risk of conflicts with top clubs. Brazil faces Bolivia in Sao Paulo on October 9 and then travels to Lima to take on Peru four days later and all of South …

FIFA tells European clubs to release players for South American WC Qualifiers
4 years, 3 months ago

FIFA tells European clubs to release players for South American WC Qualifiers

The Hindu  

The governing body of South American football said it got assurances from FIFA that European clubs will have to release all players for national team duty when the region’s World Cup qualifying starts in October. The decision could cause unease at European clubs with prominent South American players. It had been unclear if FIFA would uphold rules obliging clubs to …

UEFA seeks player exemptions from quarantine after travel
4 years, 4 months ago

UEFA seeks player exemptions from quarantine after travel

The Hindu  

Ahead of national team games around Europe in two weeks, UEFA urged its member federations on Wednesday to ask governments to exempt footballers from quarantine after travel. "Associations were encouraged to approach their governments to seek exemptions for players and team members,” the European soccer body said after hosting a conference call with soccer officials from the 55 member countries. …

Quarantine waived for traveling South American football teams - Football news
4 years, 4 months ago

Quarantine waived for traveling South American football teams - Football news

The Hindu  

The South American Football Confederation agreed with national governments on Thursday that teams traveling around the continent to compete in club competitions do not need to quarantine for 14 days before playing matches. The Copa Libertadores, South America's equivalent of the Champions League, and the Copa Sudamericana, akin to the Europa League, are to restart on September 15 and October …

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