The Sports Minister wants to suspend Brazilian football after the tragedy in the south

In the face of the tragedy caused by torrential rains that have inundated several parts of Rio Grande do Sul in recent days, the Minister of Sports said, Andrei VovokaHe wants Brazilian football to stop. This statement came in an interview with espn.

In response to a question about whether the time was right to suspend Brazilian football activities, Vuvoka did not hesitate, and stated that he was taking a step with the Brazilian Federation to temporarily suspend activities.

According to the Minister of Sports, this stop will be for all sections of national football, including men’s and women’s football.

“Given the general disaster scenario and the serious consequences of the floods for the population of Rio Grande do Sul, we will advocate with the Brazilian Confederation for the temporary suspension of the Brazilian men’s and women’s football championships,” Vuvoca said.

He added, “It must stop. It is a humanitarian and sporting loss. A two-week stop would be reasonable. We will send a message on Friday to the Brazilian Confederation to make ourselves available for dialogue and find a common path.”

Until now, The Brazilian Confederation suspended the matches of Rio Grande do Sul teams. In series A, Association, international that it youths These are the teams competing in the competition.