Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. speak with health authorities as the match part of the South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 is delayed at Arena Corinthians on September 5, 2021 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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(Reuters) -
Brazilian health authorities interrupted the match between the local team and Argentina on Sunday after 5 minutes of play, due to an alleged violation of the quarantine regulations by covid-19 of soccer players of the "albiceleste" team that they play in the English league.
After medical personnel entered the field of play during the match, the Argentine team retired to the dressing rooms.
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In the squad of the South American football classic, coach Lionel Scaloni included three players from England: Emiliano Martínez, from Aston Villa, and Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero, from Tottenham Hotspur.
According to the rules published by the Brazilian health regulatory body, Anvisa, visitors who have been in the United Kingdom in the 14 days prior to entering Brazil must remain in quarantine for 14 days after arrival.
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