VOICED : Conmebol suspende Copa Libertadores-2020, FIFA posterga eliminatorias sudamericanas

The FIFA postponed the South American qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision came after requests from South American federations, as many players are based in Europe, where travel restrictions and quarantine measures are in place. Argentina, for instance, has players in Italy, a heavily affected country. Additionally, the Conmebol temporarily suspended the Copa Libertadores matches scheduled for mid-March. As of now, 147 COVID-19 cases have been reported in South America, including one death in Argentina.

Why did FIFA decide to postpone the South American qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup?

• To align with the European football calendar

• Because of the COVID-19 pandemic

• Due to a request from European federations

• Due to weather conditions

What was a significant reason for the postponement request by the South American federations?

• Lack of funding for the matches

• Stadiums were under renovation

• Many players are based in Europe

• Players were on strike

Which country had called up players from Italy, a nation heavily affected by COVID-19?

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Chile

• Argentina

What action did Conmebol take regarding the Copa Libertadores?

• They canceled the tournament

• They postponed the final match

• They temporarily suspended matches

• They moved the matches to Europe

How many COVID-19 cases were reported in the 10 South American countries part of Conmebol?

• 100 cases

• 50 cases

• 200 cases

• 147 cases