​​COVID rules disrupt Argentina-Brazil soccer match

Brazil and Argentina were playing a World Cup qualifying match yesterday in Brazil, when local health officials walked onto the field and interrupted the game. They said three of Argentina’s England-based players should have been in quarantine instead of playing in the match. Cue the chaos and arguing. Carol Hills has the story.

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