Coronavirus forces cancellation of tournament between Portugal, Belgium, Croatia and Switzerland in Qatar

The advancement of the coronavirus continues to increase its impact in the world of sports. On Wednesday night, shortly after the federations involved were notified, the cancellation of the Qatar Airways International Tournament, that was going to be held in the Asian country with the participation of the national teams of Portugal, Belgium, Croatia and Switzerland.

The tournament, unveiled by AS on December 6 and officially announced on February 25, will not finally take place. It was scheduled for March 23-31, in Doha, and it was an occasion that the organization of Qatar 2022 he had prepared thoroughly to rehearse the appointment in two years. It would also open one of the stadiums that will host the World Cup.

The lineup was tall, with first-rate teams and players. They highlighted, above all, Portugal, the current European champion and with Cristiano Ronaldo at the forefront; Y Belgium, third in Russia 2018, number one in the FIFA Ranking and with stars, despite the decline of Hazard, the likes of Courtois, De Bruyne or Lukaku. Croatia, runner-up in the last World Cup, would take Modric or Rakitic. Y Switzerland, of lesser prestige, she would appear willing to demonstrate why she sneaked into the Final Four of the Nations League.