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South American Technical Directors develop leadership skills at FIFA seminar!

Technical Directors and their assistants came together to review and enhance their leadership skills at a three-day FIFA seminar between March 29-31 in Montevideo, Uruguay. The seminar followed on from similar events held in Honduras, Ghana, England and the Philippines. Representatives from all 10 South American member associations were joined …

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FIFA President congratulates South American football at CONMEBOL Congress!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated South American football for its achievements on and off the pitch in his address to the 76th CONMEBOL Congress, held at the CONMEBOL headquarters in Luque on the outskirts of Asunción. The FIFA President also praised CONMEBOL for the work it has done over …

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UEFA and CONMEBOL sign coach education agreements!

UEFA and CONMEBOL have signed an Operational Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Coaching Qualifications and Competences and a Technical Agreement for Coach Development. The operational agreement sets out the minimum requirements and the procedure for the recognition by UEFA of coaching qualifications issued (currently with a focus on Pro …

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Italy take on Argentina in the Finalissima at Wembley stadium!

When Italy take on Argentina on Wednesday, June 1 the two teams will be competing for the CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions trophy, which has undergone some significant changes since it was first introduced almost 40 years ago. Weighing around 8.5kg and being 45cm in height, the trophy is made out …

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Rudolf Vidal leaves Bayern Munich to pursue new professional challenges!

After eight years as Managing Director and President Americas, Rudolf Vidal is leaving FC Bayern to pursue new professional challenges. A lawyer by training, the US native has been the primary force behind expanding the European powerhouse’s brand in North, Central and South America since taking his position with the …

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European & South American champions meet in ‘Finalissima’ Wembley showdown!

London’s iconic Wembley Stadium will be the setting for a showdown between UEFA EURO 2020 winners Italy and CONMEBOL Copa América 2021 champions Argentina on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 (kick-off at 19:45 local time). To the delight of football lovers across the globe, tickets will go on sale on UEFA.com …

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Claro signs up as Regional Supporter of 2022 FIFA World Cup!

Telecommunications provider Claro has been unveiled as a Regional Supporter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. The agreement spans South America and covers fixed-line and wireless telecommunication services, as well as wireless telecommunication end-user services, in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. As a Regional …

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Asia’s representative to face South American opposition in FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoff for Qatar 2022!

Asia’s representative in the FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoff will have to navigate past a CONMEBOL side if the continent is to have a historic sixth representative in Qatar 2022. The second Intercontinental Playoff following Friday’s draw at FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich will see CONCACAF squaring off against Oceania to …

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