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Conmebol reacts to FIFA's private investment proposal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:26 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Conmebol reacts to FIFA's private investment proposal
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Conmebol has issued its position regarding FIFA's controversial private investment proposal, titled 'Football Comes First.' The South American governing body stated that it would meet with member associations to analyze the proposal while emphasizing decisions must serve the essence of football. Conmebol also requested further details about the project from FIFA. UEFA has announced a boycott of FIFA tournaments in response to the proposal, and Concacaf has expressed its rejection of it. Other football confederations, including the AFC, CAF, and OFC, are holding evaluation meetings regarding the issue.

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  • •Conmebol calls for unity within the football community.
  • •FIFA's proposal has drawn sharp criticism from UEFA and Concacaf.
  • •Additional information requested from FIFA to assess the proposal's implications.
  • •AFC, CAF, and OFC are conducting their own evaluations of the situation.
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  • 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Conmebol speaks out for the 1st time on Fifa's plans 👇🏽
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Only Conmebol’s position remained regarding FIFA’s controversial private investment proposal. In a statement titled "Football Comes First," the body that governs South American football revealed ...

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