FIFA has allowed Brazilian, Chilean, Mexican, and Paraguayan players called up in the international break to play in the Premier League.
A request from the Brazilian Football Confederation, FIFA invoked Article 5 to prevent Premier League teams from choosing players they had refused to release for the current round of international matches.
Last month, Premier League teams unanimously agreed to refrain from releasing players for international matches in nations on the UK Government’s red list.
After lengthy discussions with FIFA, the FA, and the Premier League, the Brazilian, Chilean, Mexican, and Paraguayan football organizations did not impose a five-day automatic ban.
Late on Friday night, a deal was struck less than 12 hours before the weekend’s games began.
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FIFA has decided to postpone international matches until October
Following reasonable indications and productive discussion with the UK government, FIFA has decided to postpone international matches until October to recognize the severe circumstances created by the COVID-19 epidemic and existing sanitary limitations.
On behalf of their respective national federations, in close consultation with FIFA, the member associations of Brazil and Paraguay withdrew their complaints regarding the England-based players and players bound to play in England. They were not released for recent international matches. “This is a gesture of goodwill and cooperation on behalf of their respective national federations.
FIFA President, FA Interim Chair, and Premier League Chair issued a united letter to UK Prime Minister David Cameron on September 8, 2021. Because of their close cooperation and mutual understanding, it’s in everyone’s best interest for the UK government to engage with the three organizations to find a fair solution.”
Because of this, Liverpool will be allowed to pick Alisson, Fabinho, and Roberto Firmino for their match against Leeds United on Sunday.
Against Leicester City, Manchester City’s Ederson and Gabriel Jesus will be available, while Chelsea’s Thiago Silva will be, Manchester United’s Fred will be, and Leeds will be able to call upon Raphina, who missed out on his first international call-up.
As a result of the decision, players may not have been able to compete in Tuesday’s Champions League matchups.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed dissatisfaction during their pre-match news conferences on Friday.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said: “It’s a very tough scenario for all the teams and the players in particular.
Not to mention that the players wanted to participate in these games, and the teams tried to let them go, but it wasn’t feasible.”
Quarantine regulations
It has been proposed that if this problem occurs again during international holidays, FIFA could move the locations of matches to prevent quarantines. Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel agreed.
In Tuchel’s opinion, moving games from red-listed to green-listed nations might be a solution. Just like the Champions League.”
As a result of his participation in the Olympics, the Brazilian Football Confederation deemed Richarlison exempt from the five-day suspension.
There were no contractual obligations on Everton’s part for the striker to participate in the Tokyo Olympics following his participation in the last Copa America. Still, the club opted to keep him, and his association pleased.
Raul Jimenez of Wolves and Mexico, Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron of Paraguay, and Watford’s Francisco Sierralta of Chile are also selected this weekend.
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