MOSCOW, Aug 16 Argentina will not replay the 2022 World Cup qualifier, according to a joint statement on the websites of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). strangers appeared on the field. Agence France-Presse reported that the meeting was suspended due to a violation of the coronavirus protocol. The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) later issued a statement announcing that the referee would suspend the game and that the referee and match commissioner would submit a report to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which would determine further action. In February, FIFA decided to replay the match. On August 11, CBF asked not to replay the match with the Argentines so that the team had the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming World Cup. On Tuesday it became known that the AFA, CBF and FIFA settled the dispute in CAS. AFA was fined 150,000 Swiss francs for violations of covid protocols, CBF will pay 300 thousand francs. Half of these fines are conditional, with a two-year probationary period. 25% of the fines will be transferred to the World Health Organization (WHO) for the fight against coronavirus. In connection with the cancellation of the replay of the match, the national teams of Argentina and Brazil will be able to play friendly matches in preparation for the 2022 World Cup. Both teams reached the finals of the World Cup in Qatar, which will be held from November 20 to December 18. The result of the match, which was supposed to be replayed, will not affect the standings of the South American qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup.
