Tag: Conmebol

Wednesday, July 12th 2023 - 10:12 UTC
Former Latin American presidents promote regional development

At least 15 former Latin American presidents convened in Asunción for the two-day 2023 Latin American Forum of Ideas held at the South American Football Confederation's (Conmebol) Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay. The opening ceremony was attended by incumbent President Mario Abdo Benítez.
Thursday, May 26th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Former Paraguay keeper gets prison sentence for defamation

Former Paraguay national team goalkeeper and captain José Luis Félix Chilavert has been handed down a one-year suspended prison sentence for acts of defamation against South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) President Alejandro Domínguez, it was announced Wednesday by an Asunción court.
Tuesday, April 5th 2022 - 20:00 UTC
South American Football Confederation opens office in London

The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) Monday opened its offices in London, England. It consists of a Joint Representation with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
Friday, November 26th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Conmebol names a star after Maradona on the first anniversary of his death

South America's Football Confederation (Conmebol) Thursday announced a star had been named after Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona on the first anniversary of the former player's death.
Saturday, June 12th 2021 - 09:19 UTC
Five cases of covid-19 among Venezuela's team leads Conmebol to change rules for Copa America

Five players from Venezuela's national team due to face hosts Brazil in the opening game of the Copa America tournament this coming Sunday tested positive for covid-19, posing new troubles to the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).
Wednesday, June 9th 2021 - 09:25 UTC
No mandatory jab for Copa America players in Brazil

Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga Monday announced players taking part in the upcoming Copa América shall not be required to be vaccinated, contrary to what had been announced last week.
Monday, May 31st 2021 - 20:08 UTC
Copa America finally moves back to Brazil where it was last played

The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) Monday decided that this year's Copa America, originally scheduled to be cohosted by Argentina and Colombia in 2020, will be staged in Brazil.
Monday, May 31st 2021 - 09:22 UTC
No Copa America for Argentina either due to growing number of covid-19 cases

The South American Football Confederation Sunday announced the Copa America tournament was not going to be played in Argentina. The tournament due to begin June 13 was to be co-hosted by Colombia and Argentina.
Monday, May 24th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Conmebol delegation to visit Argentina regarding new Copa America venues

Following its decision to reschedule the 15 Copa America matches which were due to be played in Colombia, the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) will be inspecting two Argentine stadiums Monday to choose the new venues.
Friday, May 21st 2021 - 09:00 UTC
No Copa America for Colombia – where then?

The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) Thursday decided to reschedule the Copa America matches which were going to be played in Colombia starting next month but has yet to confirm the new venues.