TORONTO, Canada—Nothing official has been announced, but El Salvador players have released a statement today that says they will not be taking the pitch on Wednesday night for their match against Canada, citing a dispute with the federation over bonuses and treatment.
#ÚLTIMAHORA | Jugadores de la selección nacional de El Salvador anuncian que no se presentarán al partido contra Canadá. Los motivos en el comunicado: pic.twitter.com/p5SVzHvyBy
— La Prensa Gráfica (@prensagrafica) February 2, 2022
Below is a rough translation, courtesy Waking The Red’s Derek Gagnon:
First of all, we want to thank you for the unconditional support you have given us during this beginning of the process, for us it is a pride to be able to represent the country and give everything on the field for you and our families.