Glen Kamara faces ban over Finland dispute
Queens Park Rangers midfielder could miss West Ham match due to club versus country disagreement.
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Queens Park Rangers could be without midfielder Glen Kamara for Friday's Championship fixture against West Ham United. The potential absence stems from a club versus country dispute involving the player and the Football Association of Finland.
The Finnish FA's stance
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The Football Association of Finland stated that Kamara was withdrawn from their international camp by QPR before a Uefa Nations League match. According to the federation's website, QPR's insistence led to Kamara leaving the team. Jacob Friis, the head coach, was quoted saying the player had to make a decision that was not what the team wanted.
Fifa regulations stipulate that players released for international duty must remain available to their national team for the entire designated window, unless a separate agreement for an earlier return is in place. Furthermore, a player who has been withdrawn from international duty cannot play for their club for five days after the window's conclusion without the national team's consent.
Marco Casagrande, general secretary of the Finnish FA, told the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper that the regulations were clear and, in their view, not fully followed. He indicated that Fifa would be informed about the situation, as the player was not available for the complete international window as required by the rules. Mr Casagrande added that it would be up to Fifa to determine how to proceed.
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Ongoing discussions
QPR manager Julien Stephan confirmed that discussions are taking place between the club and the Finland federation. He stated that a decision would be made following these conversations. Friday's game against West Ham is scheduled to occur three days after the end of the current international window.
Glen Kamara, aged 30, has featured in seven of QPR's eight Championship games this season, starting three and coming on as a substitute in four. The club is currently sixth in the league table.
Kamara did not play in Finland's opening Nations League fixture against San Marino. He was substituted at half-time during their second match against Belarus and was brought on after 45 minutes in their game against Albania on Saturday.
Questions this report answers
+Why might Glen Kamara miss the game against West Ham United?
Glen Kamara might miss the match due to a dispute between Queens Park Rangers and the Football Association of Finland. The Finnish FA claims QPR withdrew Kamara from international duty before a Uefa Nations League game, potentially breaching Fifa regulations.
+What are the Fifa rules regarding player availability for international duty?
Fifa rules require players released for international duty to be available for the entire window unless a separate agreement is made. A player withdrawn from international duty cannot play for their club for five days after the window closes without the national team's consent.
+What action is the Football Association of Finland taking?
The Football Association of Finland intends to inform Fifa about the situation, stating that in their view, regulations were not fully followed. They believe the player was not available for the entire international window as required by Fifa rules.
+Is there ongoing communication about this dispute?
Yes, QPR manager Julien Stephan has confirmed that dialogue is ongoing between the club and the Finland federation. A decision on Kamara's availability for the West Ham game will be made after these discussions conclude.
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