Conmebol cleanses hands after violence and racism: “We do not organize World Cup qualifiers”

On the last date of FIFA South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup There were two incidents of violence in stadiums. Conmebol condemned the events but stated that “he is not the organizer of the World Cup qualifiers” but the responsible organization FIFA.

He meeting between Brazil and Argentina It started almost half an hour later due to fight on the podium Maracanã Stadium; Bye, That Federation Venezuelan football convicted “aggression, discrimination and anti-football practices” from the Peruvian authorities and local fans.

The Argentina national team, led by Lionel Messi, retired to the dressing room and returned to the field after an absence 17 minutes after a fight starts and be repressed by the police.

For its part, Vinotinto Nahuel Ferraresi He was injured after being attacked by police in the building. The defense stated that ‘they struck twice and they broke it a little. In addition, a few hours before the game, the official website Migration of Peru announced that there would be “document checks for foreigners” upon entering the stadium. Something that has never been seen before.

Conmebol, convicted “violence, racism, xenophobia and discrimination” what happened on the last date of FIFA, and assured that they are working on a solution to this problem.

The South American Confederation is systematically working to eradicate this evil that plagues South American and world football; and is ready to continue cooperation in any initiative aimed at eradicating intolerance and violence in sports.

However, the confederation wiped its hands and assured that FIFA This is the organization responsible for organizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

It is also noted that CONMEBOL is not the organizer of the World Cup qualifying matches. The development of the rules governing qualifying matches, as well as the decision to initiate investigations and apply possible sanctions, are the exclusive powers of FIFA.

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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