Burkina Faso boycotts friendly against Argentina, sends U23 team instead
According to AD and Transfermarkt, the Burkina Faso national team refused to play a friendly against Argentina due to a flight delay, ultimately sending their U23 squad.
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The friendly match between Burkina Faso and Argentina took an unexpected turn. According to AD, the Burkina Faso team boycotted the match at the last minute due to a flight delay, sending their U23 team instead.
Transfermarkt confirms the information and specifies that, with the exception of one player, the national team members refused to participate in the match against Argentina, the runner-up of the last World Cup. The German media outlet describes this situation as an "Absolute Schande" (absolute scandal).