River Plate defies the AFA; will not show up to play for Coronavirus

River Plate has stepped forward in Argentina and even though the AFA announced that the Super League Cup Yes it will be played, but behind closed doors due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the Millionaire defied the maximum organism and announced that he will not appear at his game this weekend.

Through a statement, River reported that it will close the club indefinitely and not even the first team before Atlético Tucumán, nor their lower divisions, as well as the other disciplines, will stop attending training.

“Competition involves severe risks to the health of the professional team and all those involved in an official match. The fact that today one of our players has shown symptoms compatible with coronavirus (COVID-19) confirms the warned risks and forces us to become aware of the aforementioned consequences. “

He also reported that a club player presented symptoms of Coronavirus and they are already doing the relevant tests.

“In view of the above, River Plate has decided that, due to reasons of force majeure, he will not appear at the match on Saturday March 14 vs. Atlético Tucumán. The same decision will apply to the Lower Divisions. “

THERE WILL BE SANCTION

After River Plate announced that it will not be presented at the Argentina Super League Cup against Atlético Tucuman This Saturday at the Monumental Stadium, the Argentine Super League has already issued its position and stated that if the Millionaires do not appear there will be sanctions.

“The attitude adopted unilaterally by a member club of the Super League will be subject to sanctions. Regulations govern competition and all sectors must be subordinate to them. Especially if the national authorities do not find scientific reasons to restrict the dispute of the meetings, once the collection has been taken for them to be held behind closed doors and without public, “says the Superliga statement.

CASES INCREASE IN ARGENTINA

This Friday, the Argentine government reported on 3 new cases of Coronavirus in the country, reaching 34, 3 of them are reported serious and 2 have already died.

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