FIFA boss to leagues: Show solidarity for the game

Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday he wanted the EPL and La Liga as well as national federations to show solidarity in light of the player release dispute for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

On Tuesday, the English top-flight said it would stop individuals from featuring for countries on the UK government's red list, meaning a quarantine on return, for September's matches.

Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City's Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus are likely to miss out. Spain's La Liga said it would back its clubs in stopping players from leaving during the windows in September and October.

"I am calling on a show of solidarity from every member association, every league, and every club, to do what is both right and fair for the global game," he said in a statement.

"Many of the best players in the world compete in leagues in England and Spain, and we believe these countries also share the responsibility to preserve and protect the sporting integrity of competitions around the world," he added.

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