The country was originally supposed to host the continental showcase project alongside Colombia, but a week ago the South American football association CONMEBOL moved the tournament to Brazil.
Published: June 07, 2021 12:43 | 43
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Protesters drive their car with a sign that reads « Copa No, Vaccines Now » in Portuguese to protest against the holding of the Copa America in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo | AP)
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina confirmed on Sunday that, despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, it would take part in the Copa America in neighboring Brazil.
The country was originally supposed to be next to Colombia host continental showcase project, but a week ago the South American football association CONMEBOL moved the tournament to Brazil.
Argentina « confirms its participation in the Copa America, which is reflected in its sportiness throughout history, » said the country’s football association ( AFA) in a statement.
AFA released the statement after rumors that the country would withdraw from the competition due to the dire coronavirus situation in Brazil, where more than 470,000 people are infected with Covid-19 with 17 million out of 212 Millions of people have died.
Argentina is also badly hit by the pandemic, with more than 80,000 deaths and nearly four million Has registered cases in a population of 45 million.
AFA said it will « provide all the tools necessary to provide the specific care » required to adhere to health protocols during the Copa.
Several players and coaches who will be competing in the Copa have wondered if it should take place.Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday: « It is alarming and worrying. Brazil is not the best place. «
Chile’s Uruguayan coach Martin Lasarte described the decision to play the tournament in Brazil as » a huge, huge risk « .
The Argentine team should leave for Colombia on Sunday to play a World Cup qualifier.
They played 1-1 at home against Chile on Thursday and face Colombia in Barranquilla on Tuesday, where the Copa America final was originally supposed to take place.
The stars Lionel Messi and Sergio Agüero should travel with the squad but not goalkeeper Franco Armani, who is still suffering from coronavirus.
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