The League Paper

RELEASE ROW MAY BRING SANCTIONS

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The LeaguePaper Team
29 August 2021

By Chris Dunlavy

IN LIMBO: Chile’s Ben Brereton Diaz
PICTURE: Alamy

CLUBS across the EFL are bracing themselves for possible FIFA sanctions amidst an ongoing battle over the release of international players.
Premier League and EFL sides this week announced a “collective decision” not to release players for matches that are to be played in countries on the UK government’s red list during next month’s international break.
Downing Street is not willing to grant players an exemption from quarantine rules upon their return, meaning they would miss up to ...

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