It has been reported that the core players of the Brazilian national soccer team, Neymar, Anthony and Alisson, all showed signs of coughing and throat discomfort, yet they refused to undergo PCR testing (new coronavirus testing), a move that has caused widespread concern.
According to the Qatar Epidemic Prevention and Control Regulations, if a player tests positive for PCR, they need to be quarantined for five days for treatment. As such, if any of Brazil's players are quarantined, their Round of 16 campaign will be affected.
In the face of this situation, the Brazilian men's soccer team suggested that players are prone to cold symptoms in an air-conditioned environment due to the high temperatures and dry air in Qatar, which has installed a large number of air-conditioners in the stadium to regulate the temperature.
Meanwhile, the South Korean media put pressure on FIFA, questioning the intention of Brazilian star players such as Neymar to circumvent the quarantine measures.
Despite Brazil's strength, Korea's star striker Cho Kyu-sung remains confident, "So far, I don't think there's anything we can't do. I am confident that I will score."
