Faced with the tragedy caused by heavy rains that flooded several parts of Rio Grande do Sul in recent days, the Minister of Sports, André Fufuca, wants Brazilian football to stop. The statement was given in an interview with ESPN.
Asked by the report if the time was right to suspend Brazilian football activities, Fufuca did not hesitate and stated that he was making a move with the CBF to temporarily suspend activities.
According to the Minister of Sports, this stoppage would be for all divisions of national football, including men’s and women’s football.
“Given the scenario of public calamity and the severe consequences of the floods for the population of Rio Grande do Sul, we will defend with the CBF the temporary suspension of the Brazilian Men’s and Women’s Football Championships,” said Fufuca.
To date, the CBF suspended the games of teams from Rio Grande do Sul. In Series A, Guild, International It is Youth These are the teams competing in the competition.
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