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FIFA president Infantino urges Premier League, La Liga clubs to release players

Roy Nemer
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FIFA president Infantino has released a statement urging Premier League and La Liga clubs to release their players for September’s international matches.

Both the Premier League and La Liga announced on Tuesday that they would not be releasing players who must travel to “red-zones” for September’s international break. This would block all South American players from travelling to South America to take part in September’s World Cup qualifiers.

However, FIFA president Infantino stated that he would like the players to be released. The statement, which was released on FIFA.com, is as follows:

“We have faced global problems together in the past and must continue to do so in the future. The release of players in the upcoming international windows is a matter of great urgency and importance. I am grateful for the support and cooperation from many stakeholders in the game during this challenging period.

I am calling on a show of solidarity from every member association, every league, and every club, to do what is both right and fair for the global game. Many of the best players in the world compete in leagues in England and Spain, and we believe these countries also share the responsibility to preserve and protect the sporting integrity of competitions around the world.

On the issue of quarantine restrictions in England, for players returning from red-list countries, I have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and appealed for the necessary support, in particular, so players are not deprived of the opportunity of representing their countries in qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup™, which is one of the ultimate honours for a professional footballer. I have suggested that an approach similar to that adopted by the UK government for the final stages of the EURO 2020 be implemented for the upcoming international matches.

Together we have shown solidarity and unity in the fight against COVID-19. Now, I am urging everyone to ensure the release of international players for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.”

As it stands, should the Premier League and La Liga not release the players, Argentina would lose Gerónimo Rulli, Gonzalo Montiel, Germán Pezzella, Juan Foyth, Marcos Acuña, Rodrigo De Paul, Guido Rodríguez, Papu Gómez and Ángel Correa from La Liga. This, along with Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Gio Lo Celso and Emiliano Buendia of the Premier League.

Argentina La Liga, week 2 review: Angel Correa and Erik Lamela score twice, lead league in goals

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Angel Correa scored for the second match in a row for Atletico in their 1-0 win vs. Elche. Correa, who scored twice in their opening match, leads La Liga with three goals. Rodrigo De Paul also started and provided the assist on the goal.

De Paul’s assist was very similar to the one he gave Angel Di Maria when Di Maria scored vs. Brazil in the final of the Copa America. Nehuen Perez was an unused substitute for Diego Simeone.

Erik Lamela continued his goal scoring form as he scored in injury time for Sevilla in their 1-0 win vs. Getafe. Lamela, like Angel Correa for Atletico, scored twice last week and is joint top scorer with three goals in the league. Marcos Acuña and Alejandro Papu Gomez started the match with Gonzalo Montiel an unused substitute.

Of the four Argentine players, Acuña, Papu Gomez and Montiel have been called-up to the Argentina national team.

Lucas Boye and Ivan Marcone both started for Elche but were substituted off with Dario Benedetto making is Elche debut coming on as a substitute. Guido Carrillo was also brought on as a substitute.

Geronimo Rulli kept a clean sheet for Villarreal in their 0-0 draw vs. Espanyol. Juan Foyth started the match for the Europa League winners as both players played the entire 90 minutes. In addition, both have been called-up to the Argentina national team for September’s World Cup qualifiers.

Jeremias Ledesma started for Cadiz in their 1-1 draw vs. Real Betis. He was the only Argentine to take part in the match as Guido Rodriguez was an unused substitute for Real Betis while Marcos Mauro remained on the bench for Cadiz.

Mallorca had two Argentine players in their 1-0 win vs. Alavez. Franco Russo started for Mallorca in their back line while Rodrigo Battaglia was brought on as a substitute.

Matias Dituro was the starting goalkeeper for Celta in their 0-0 draw vs. Osasuna. Franco Cervi and Augusto Solari were brought on as substitute for Celta while Ezequiel Avila was also substituted in for Osasuna.

Oscar Trejo started and played the entire 90 minutes for Rayo as they lost 1-0 vs. Real Sociedad.

Atletico Madrid: Rodrigo De Paul, Angel Correa, Nehuen Perez
FC Barcelona: Aguero
Cadiz: Jeremias Ledesma, Marcos Mauro
Celta: Augusto Solari, Matias Dituro, Franco Cervi
Elche: Guido Carrillo, Lucas Boye, Pablo Piatti, Ivan Marcone, Dario Benedetto
Espanyol: Matias Vargas
Mallorca: Franco Russo, Rodrigo Battaglia
Osasuna: Chimy Avila
Rayo: Oscar Trejo
Real Betis: Guido Rodriguez
Sevilla: Lucas Ocampos, Erik Lamela, Marcos Acuña, Papu Gomez, Gonzalo Montiel
Villarreal: Juan Foyth, Gero Rulli

La Liga reviews of the season:
Argentina La Liga, week 1 review: Angel Correa and Erik Lamela score doubles, Juan Foyth sent off

Joaquin Correa reportedly joins Inter from Lazio

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Joaquin Correa has reportedly joined Inter from Lazio.

Correa has been linked with a move to the Serie A champions for several weeks and according to Fabrizio Romano, everything is done. Per Romano, it’s a €30 million transfer plus €1 million in add-ons. He will first be joining on loan with Inter then having an obligation to buy.

At 27 years of age, Correa will be playing alongside fellow Argentina Lautaro Martinez at the club. Both players were part of the Argentina team which won the Copa America and both have been called-up to the Argentina national team for September’s World Cup qualifiers.

Argentina vs. Bolivia on September 9 to be played with fans in attendance

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Argentina vs. Bolivia on September 9 at the Monumental stadium will have fans in attendance.

The minister of health and the minister of tourism and sports of Argentina have confirmed that September’s World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Bolivia will have fans in attendance. The Monumental stadium will have 30% of its capacity, meaning the Copa America champions will be playing in front of their fans.

This would be Argentina’s third of three World Cup qualifying matches in September, with the first being against Venezuela and the other, a repeat of the Copa America final against Brazil. The match vs. Brazil in Sao Paulo will also be played with fans.

La Liga supports clubs in not releasing players for South American World Cup qualifiers

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La Liga are supporting the clubs who refuse to release their players for September’s South American World Cup qualifiers.

After news of the Premier League unanimously voting not to release their players for September’s matches, La Liga have released a statement with a similar message. In addition to Argentina missing four Premier League players, they would miss nine La Liga players.

For Argentina, they would be without Gerónimo Rulli, Gonzalo Montiel, Germán Pezzella, Juan Foyth, Marcos Acuña, Rodrigo De Paul, Guido Rodríguez, Papu Gómez and Ángel Correa. This, along with Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Gio Lo Celso and Emiliano Buendia of the Premier League.

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