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Conmebol and Globo end Copa Libertadores rights dispute
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) and Globo have reached an agreement over their legal dispute concerning the media group’s termination of its rights deal for the Copa Libertadores c…
Aligned Uefa and Conmebol detail plans for Italy-Argentina match
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) and Uefa, football’s European governing body, have detailed plans for Argentina and Italy, the winners of their respective national team tournaments, t…
Conmebol, FC Diez Media launch standalone packages for women’s Copa Libertadores
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) and the IMG-owned FC Diez Media have launched standalone sponsorship packages for the women’s Copa Libertadores for the first time.
Conmebol: Biennial World Cup ‘highly unviable’
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has joined the opposition to Fifa’s plan to transform the World Cup into a biennial event, despite admitting it was previously in favour of the idea.
Fifa Foundation awarded $201m in forfeited funds after corruption probe
The US Department of Justice has begun the process of remitting more than $201m (€171m) in forfeited funds to Fifa, football’s global governing body, with continental and national federations also to …
DHL signs up to sponsor Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has added global logistics specialists DHL as a sponsor of its Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana club competitions
Nent lands Copa América rights, deals agreed in Cuba, Hong Kong
Media company the Nordic Entertainment Group (Nent Group) has secured exclusive media rights to broadcast the 2021 and 2024 editions of the Copa América in multiple countries through its Viaplay subscription …
Diageo follows Mastercard and Ambev in exiting Copa América sponsorship
Alcoholic drinks group Diageo has pulled out of its Copa América sponsorship, following the examples of Mastercard and Ambev, which deactivated their deals earlier this week.
Brazil’s Supreme Court rules Copa América can go ahead
Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the country hosting this year's Copa América, following a legal challenge brought by parties concerned about the risks of holding the tournament during the …
Mastercard and Ambev halt Copa América deal, Latam Airways signs Chile sponsorship
Global payments provider Mastercard and brewing company Ambev have de-activated their sponsorship of the upcoming Copa América tournament as concerns rise about the event’s safety in Covid-19-affected Br…
L’Équipe to show Copa América on ‘Live’ platform
L'Équipe, the French media and publishing group, has acquired media rights to the upcoming 2021 Copa América on its Live online video platform.
Brazil’s Supreme Court schedules hearing to consider halting Copa América
Brazil’s Supreme Court has scheduled an emergency hearing for tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss whether the country should host the Copa América national team football tournament, which is due to get underway on…
Disney set to join SBT as Copa América broadcaster in Brazil
The Disney media group is set to acquire rights in Brazil for the upcoming Copa América national team football tournament.
Betsson signs on as regional sponsor of Copa América
Online gaming operator Betsson has been unveiled as a regional sponsor of the upcoming Copa América national team football tournament in Brazil.
Host cities confirmed for Brazil’s Copa América
The Brazilian cities of Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Cuiabá and Goiania have been selected to host matches at the relocated Copa América, which is scheduled to begin on June 13.
Brazil to stage Copa América after Argentina is stripped of hosting rights
The 2021 Copa América will now be held in Brazil after the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) stripped Argentina of hosting rights due to a rise in Covid-19 cases in the country just 13 da…
Colombia stripped of hosting rights for Copa América
South America’s football governing body, Conmebol, has stripped Colombia of hosting rights for this summer’s Copa América amid social unrest in the country.