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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino wants suspended Brazil-Argentina match played out

The 5 September match in Sao Paulo was suspended after seven minutes due to alleged breaches of COVID-19 protocols.

Premier League clubs set to miss South American stars next weekend due to World Cup qualifiers

South American teams are playing three World Cup qualifiers crammed into a single week but the last of those are on Thursday, 14 October, just two days before the major clubs play their next Premier League fixtures.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni supports biennial World Cup proposal

FIFA is pushing a plan to stage its showcase tournament every two years instead of every four years, but the proposal has been widely criticised by football officials in both Europe and South America.

FIFA seeks support for biennial World Cup plan despite opposition from Europe, South America

In recent weeks FIFA has been actively pushing the idea of a biennial World Cup, rather than staging the competition every four years.

Euro winners Italy to face Copa America champions Argentina in June 2022, announce UEFA, CONMEBOL

The European and South American governing bodies released a joint statement saying the game was planned "during the international window in June 2022 at a venue to be confirmed."

FIFA set for talks with clubs, leagues, player unions on biennial World Cup

A "new phase of consultation" will start with organisations representing players, clubs, leagues and the six continental governing bodies, FIFA said Monday in a statement.

Germany, Portugal criticise FIFA's plan to hold football World Cups every two years

The DFB warned on Friday it means players risk more injuries and that women's competitions will be overshadowed

CONMEBOL, Jurgen Klopp and Julian Nagelsmann not impressed by FIFA's biennial World Cup plan

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp seems sure why FIFA is so determined to gain support for the plan, and he's not pleased by apparent financial motivations.

FIFA open disciplinary action against Argentina, Brazil over chaotic suspension of World Cup Qualifier

FIFA did not specify which regulations the football federations from Argentina and Brazil were being investigated for breaching.

Brazil federal police investigating four Argentines over World Cup qualifier chaos

The Brazil-Argentina qualifier on Sunday was interrupted after seven minutes when agents of Brazil's health agency, Anvisa, insisted they should take the England-based players to the airport for breaching COVID-19 protocols.