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Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifer match halted after health officials intervene

A World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was halted just minutes after kickoff on Sunday after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they say broke quarantine rules.

Argentina walked off the pitch at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo after the officials entered the pitch to stop the game.

Brazil's health regulator Anvisa had the sought the immediate isolation of four Argentine players on Sunday, hours the game was set to kick off.

The official line-ups published by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) showed Argentina with Emiliano Martinez in goal, Cristian Romero in central defence and Giovani Lo Celso in midfield.