Annoyed That Brazil Vs Argentina Match Was Stopped, Messi: Why Didn't Warn Us In Advance At The Hotel?
JAKARTA - Lionel Messi is very aware that the world is watching the scandal that occurred in Brazil vs Argentina match.
The CONMEBOL 2022 World Cup Qualifying match was stopped by Brazilian health authorities in the sixth minute due to the presence of Premier League players Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Gio Lo Celso, and Emiliano Buendia.
They are accused of filling out paperwork and evading quarantine upon arrival in Brazil, given that they have been in the UK in recent days.
Brazil has strict travel rules for people who have been in the UK who are required to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in the country.
Argentina captain Messi, instead of denying the claim, was more upset by the Brazilian authorities' way of intervening.
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"We've been here for three days," Messi said when speaking in a group that included match officials and coaches of both teams.
"Are they waiting for the game to start? Why not warn about this beforehand or at the hotel?
"They can explain this. Now, the world is watching us."