Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier suspended after health authorities order detainment and deportation of Argentine players

Anvisa, an organ of Brazil’s Health Ministry, has ordered the immediate detainment and deportation of Lo Celso, Buendia, Emi Martínez and Cristian Romero from Brazil.

According to a press release, the Premier League players lied about having been in England within the last 14 days upon entering Brazil.

Health officials walked on to the pitch in the 8th minute of the match between Brazil and Argentina and stopped proceedings to detain the 4 Argentinian players who lied to enter the country.