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Fifa writes to PM Boris Johnson over release of players to red-list countries

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has asked UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for exemptions so Premier League clubs will release players for World Cup qualifiers in red-list countries.

Clubs in England and Spain have said they would not release their players for matches in red-list countries.

"I have suggested an approach similar to the final stages of Euro 2020 be implemented," said Infantino.

VIPs could attend later-stage Euro 2020 matches without having to isolate.

Infantino said it was a "matter of great urgency and importance".

"We have faced global problems together in the past and must continue to do so in the future," he added.