PREMIER - Premier League clubs could face possible FIFA sanctions

Premier League said last week it would not allow players to represent countries on the red list during this month's international break; Chile, Mexico, and Paraguay have asked FIFA to punish clubs blocking their players; FIFA can apply the ban on players if clubs do not release their request means English clubs could be prevented from fielding players after the international window unless they reach an agreement with national associations.

Premier League clubs announced last week that they had unanimously agreed not to release players for international matches taking place in countries on the UK government's red list - which includes Chile, Mexico, and Paraguay. Their stance was strongly backed by the league. La Liga says it will also back any of its clubs that make the same decision. The decision was taken so players will not have to quarantine for 10 days on their return to England. However, FIFA's regulations state that players must be released by their clubs to play for their countries.