Fifa's Infantino asks UK Prime Minister Johnson for support over clubs' red-list countries stance
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 say they will 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. A government spokesperson confirmed to BBC Sport the Prime Minister has received the letter and will respond accordingly. A spokesperson for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport added: "We have made clear to Fifa that our existing policy will remain in place and we have no plans to change that policy. That policy is in place in order to protect public health." It is believed there will be no exemptions similar to Euro 2020 because of the greater number of people who would be trave...