The World Cup qualifying match between Brazil and Argentina was suspended in remarkable circumstances amid a row over a set of Argentine players who local health authorities insisted should be in quarantine.
Argentine stars Emi Buendia, Emiliano Martinez, Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero were all ordered into quarantine after arriving into Brazil from England for the fixture, but apparently broke those rules.
Three of the quartet were named in the Argentine starting XI which took to the pitch in Sao Paulo for Sunday’s game with Brazil.
Amid bizarre scenes after the match kicked off, health officials were seen trying to enter the pitch as the action as was stopped.
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Led by skipper Lionel Messi, Argentina then took to the dressing room.
Messi later emerged in discussion with Brazilian former Barcelona teammate Dani Alves as confusion reigned over whether the match would continue.
But after Messi walked off again, it appeared the match would be abandoned despite the Brazil team remaining on the pitch in full kit.
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source https://www.rt.com/sport/534021-brazil-argentina-suspended-quarantine-row/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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