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FIFA confirms replay for abandoned Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

An employee of the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) argues with Argentina’s Nicolas Otamendi (left) and Marcos Acuna as the the World Cup Qatar qualifier in Sao Paul was halted.

PARIS: FIFA on Monday confirmed the abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, after rejecting appeals from both national federations.

Brazilian health officials stormed the pitch seven minutes into the clash on September 5 between the South American giants in Sao Paulo, stopping the match and triggering a melee involving team officials and players.

According to Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), four Argentine players based at English clubs at the time should have been…

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