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El Salvador players release statement saying they won’t be playing vs. Canada tonight

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.