England World Cup Team – England Team World Cup plans in disarray – England’s plans for the showpiece event have been hit a major blow with as many as five players refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As per reports, the players have listed a string of “nonsense” reasons for not taking the vaccine, which […]
England World Cup Team – England Team World Cup plans in disarray – England’s plans for the showpiece event have been hit a major blow with as many as five players refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As per reports, the players have listed a string of “nonsense” reasons for not taking the vaccine, which could affect their plans for the tournament. With the organisers planning to put a ban on non-vaccinated players, the players could miss out on the tournament, causing further chaos in the England camp.
England Team World Cup: England World Cup hopes in complete disarray as 5 players refuse Covid-19 Vaccine
England World Cup Team – As per a report by The Sun, England’s plans for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar have been thrown in complete disarray with five players refusing to take jabs citing a variety of reasons. Of the five players, three are senior members of the squad, who starred in this summer’s Euro 2020, where Gareth Southgate’s side reached the final. The Three Lions can seal qualification for the tournament this month with wins over Andorra and Hungary during the international break, but a decision will have to be made on the “anti-vaxxers” in the set-up.
England Team World Cup: England World Cup hopes in complete disarray as 5 players refuse Covid-19 Vaccine
As quoted by The Sun via a source, “One footballer claimed he is too “young and fit” to be affected by the virus — despite evidence it can damage the health of younger people, who can also spread it. Another refused after buying into bizarre “conspiracy theories” that the jab is a tool for governments to spy on people. The others are said to have been pressured against having it by their anti-vaxxer Wags.”
World Cup: England World Cup plans in disarray – The five non-vaccinated players will be part of the squad for the trip to Andorra and were given special exemption as part of the England “Covid bubble” while restrictions have been eased for the fully vaccinated. Insiders report that there are concerns that the vaccination stand could cause a rift within the squad, especially after manager Gareth Southgate appealed to the masses to get vaccinated.
England World Cup hopes in complete disarray as 5 players refuse Covid-19 vaccine
England World Cup Team: The source mentioned that players had been duped by various myths and theories available online. The report states that Jonathan Van Tam, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, has been drafted to advocate the benefits of vaccination and dispel the myths with a special video message to all players distributed via an app.
A source said: “Dressing rooms and Whatsapp groups are awash with anti-vax conspiracy theories. Many senior players have been duped by online arguments and myths against the vaccine.
“And they’re refusing to change course. If Qatar press ahead with plans to demand Covid vaccine passports from fans and players, it’s going to come to a head.”
UK Sports minister Nigel Huddleston said: “It’s disappointing to hear there may be some footballers unwilling to get vaccinated, perhaps due to misinformation online.”
An FA spokesman said: “This is a private matter for individuals and their respective clubs as employers. Our preparations for the forthcoming internationals continue as normal.”
