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Conmebol president promises reform in wake of corruption scandal
South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) president Juan Angel Napout has supported the decision of the Paraguayan government to remove immunity from the governing body’s headquarters in the country, adding that the organisation is committed to reform in the wake of the corruption scandal enveloping world football.
Conmebol facing cash-flow problems for Copa America
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has admitted it is facing difficulties in paying prize money to teams competing at the ongoing Copa America after the national team tournament’s rights holder had its accounts frozen in the midst of the US investigation into corruption in the world game.
Uefa calls for postponement of Fifa presidential election
Football’s European governing body Uefa has led the calls for the scheduled election for the presidency of Fifa tomorrow (Friday) to be postponed amidst the crisis enveloping the sport’s global governing body.
Boca Juniors set to appeal Conmebol sanctions
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has removed Boca Juniors from the 2015 Copa Libertadores and issued further stiff sanctions against the Argentine Primera Division club following the suspension of its Round of 16 tie against bitter rivals River Plate last week.
Airbnb follows Rio 2016 deal with Copa America partnership
Online home-rental marketplace Airbnb has secured its latest partnership with a major sports event by agreeing a deal with organisers of the Copa America national team football tournament, which takes place in Chile later this year.
Napout re-elected as Conmebol president, with Webb set to continue at Concacaf
Juan Angel Napout has been re-elected as president of the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol), with Jeffrey Webb also set to retain power at the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf).
Concacaf chief calls for start of 2026 World Cup bidding process
Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) president Jeffrey Webb has called on Fifa to open up the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup as the region seeks the return of the showpiece tournament for the first time since 1994.
Centennial Copa America receives strong interest from prospective host cities
Competition organisers have revealed 24 metropolitan areas in the United States are interested in hosting matches at the 2016 Centennial Copa America national team football competition.
Conmebol appoints Napout as new president
Paraguayan Football Association (APF) president Juan Angel Napout has been appointed as the new president of the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).
US confirmed as host of Copa América Centenario
The United States was today confirmed as the host nation for a 2016 Copa America, with the special edition of the national team tournament set to mark the centenary of the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).
Conmebol ban will not affect World Cup participation – Uruguay
The AUF, football’s governing body in Uruguay, has insisted that its national team’s participation in the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil is not under threat despite the national association being suspended by Conmebol, the sport’s governing body in Latin America.
Conmebol chief plays down Uruguay World Cup fears
The president of the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has dismissed suggestions Uruguay could be expelled from the forthcoming 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil following the mass resignation of the country’s national football association board.
Conmebol approves dates and cities for 2015 Copa América
The South American Football Confederation, Conmebol, has announced that the 2015 Copa América national football team tournament in Chile will run from June 11 to July 5.
Maradona and Romario set up body to tackle CONMEBOL
Argentina and Brazil football legends Diego Maradona and Romario have joined forces to attack the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), stating they will form a commission to investigate the distribution of revenue throughout the region.