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FIFA chief Infantino urges leagues to release internationals after Premier League and La Liga refusal

The English and Spanish top flights are both reluctant to let footballers travel, with Italy's Serie A now sharing a similar stance

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has urged the organisers of the Premier League and La Liga to reverse their decision to ban players from travelling to World Cup qualifiers this September.

The two leagues have confirmed that they will not let internationals travel to countries in which mandatory quarantine periods would be necessary upon their return.

This could cause serious issues with the coming international window, with Argentina and Brazil among the nations set to take a hit due to the rules.