He joined claiming he wanted to "write new sporting history" but had a prolonged spell on the sidelines after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament during Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023.

And if the storm ends up being a little slower than expected, it could sit over one area and prolong rainfall there, or result in heavier rainfall across the board, she said.

Riggs said in a statement Thursday that, while she agreed with the court's decision, she is "disappointed" that it has opened the door to prolong the matter.

He said comprehensive reviews, which could lead to prolonged hearings in complex cases, might require time to complete beyond any predetermined targets.

“Resource-sharing agreements are becoming absolutely vital as countries are affected by prolonged outbreaks of extreme wildfires,” said Rick McRae, a wildfire management expert at the University of New South Wales Canberra.