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Saturday 14 March 2020
01:01 PM
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River Plate announced that its team will not play the match scheduled today, Saturday, against Atlético Tucuman in the Argentine League Cup, due to concerns about the spread of the new Corona virus.
It should be noted that the decision may expose the club to penalties, as the Argentine government and the Argentine Football Association decided to hold the championship matches, but without the presence of fans.
The club stated in a statement that it took into consideration the priority of the health and safety of all participants and those involved in the match, stressing its refusal to play.
The Colombian Thomas Gutierrez of River Plate player had tested positive for the Corona virus and was not infected.
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