Premier League defies FIFA, blocks players for WC qualifiers
The Hindu
The announcement on Tuesday by the world’s richest league highlighted the escalating backlash FIFA is facing over its decision to overlook coronavirus-related quarantine requirements and concerns of clubs and leagues to squeeze in more World Cup qualifiers in the coming weeks.
Geneva: The decision of the Premier League clubs was clear: No players will be released to play for countries on England’s “red list.” The announcement on Tuesday by the world’s richest league highlighted the escalating backlash FIFA is facing over its decision to overlook coronavirus-related quarantine requirements and concerns of clubs and leagues to squeeze in more World Cup qualifiers in the coming weeks. The Spanish league also said it would support any of its clubs that did not want to release players for international duty with South American teams.
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