08/25/2021 2:34 PM
Clarín.com
sports
Updated 08/25/2021 2:34 PM
After the uproar caused by the decision - adopted first by the Premier League and then supported by LaLiga - to refuse to give up the South American footballers at the upcoming triple qualifying date, FIFA president
Gianni Infantino
made an appeal to solidarity.
And, through an official statement, he
expressly asked that both England and Spain release their players.
Gianni Infantino asked that the Premier and La Liga release the players.
The FIFA boss decided to write a letter betting on empathy and proposed to follow models of protocols similar to those implemented just over a month ago with Euro 2020.
Why don't the players want to give in?
On the one hand,
England was against because at the national level they still consider South America as a red zone for the Covid-19 pandemic.
And they refuse to receive passengers from this side of the pond.
FIFA, led by Infantino, raised the flag.
"Premier League clubs have decided not to release players for international matches played in red-list countries next month. The clubs' decision, which is strongly supported by the Premier League, will apply to nearly 60 players from 19 Premier League clubs that will travel to 26 countries on the red list in the international window of September, "says the statement from the English league.
Meanwhile, Spain reported that it does not intend to give them up either because its championship would be discredited
.
As this Knockout date consists of three games instead of the usual two, players would miss one with their clubs.
"At the moment there are 25 players from 13 different clubs, a number that could be expanded when the calls for Ecuador and Venezuela are announced. The Spanish association understands that the world calendar cannot and should not be modified in this way, especially if there are solutions. alternatives ", was the official explanation of La Liga.
Which players would Argentina miss?
In case England and Spain do not give their arms to twist, Lionel Scaloni will not be able to count for the matches against Venezuela, Brazil and Bolivia with a total of 13 summoned:
Draw Martínez, Cuti Romero, Lo Celso, Buendía, Ángel Correa, Acuña , Papu Gómez, Rulli, Foyth, Montiel, De Paul, Pezzella and Guido Rodríguez.
The 13 of Premier and LaLiga that would not come to the National Team.
Infantino's letter
"Releasing players in the next international windows is a matter of great urgency and importance.
I call for a show of solidarity from every member association, every league and every club, to do what is right and fair for the global game. .
Many of the best players in the world compete in leagues in England and Spain, and we believe these countries also share the responsibility to preserve and protect the sporting integrity of competitions worldwide. "
"On the issue of quarantine restrictions in England, for players returning from red list countries,
I wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and asked for the necessary support, in particular so that players are not deprived of the opportunity to represent their countries
in qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup, which is one of the highest honors for a professional footballer. "
"I have suggested that an approach similar to that taken by the UK government be implemented for the final stages of EURO 2020 for the upcoming international matches.
Together we have shown solidarity and unity in the fight against Covid-19. Now, I urge you to all to ensure the release of international players for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. "
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