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Brazil v Argentina football match suspended over quarantine breach

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A World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was suspended in farcical circumstances on Sunday after Brazilian health officials took to the field to object to the participation of three Argentine players they say broke Covid-19 quarantine rules.

Officials from Brazil's health regulator Anvisa walked onto the pitch at the Corinthians arena and stopped the game around five minutes after kickoff.

The players were surprised at the...

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