Story Archive: CONMEBOL
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Figueredo Named CONMEBOL Chief After Resignation of Leoz
April 25 - Uruguayan Eugenio Figueredo takes control of CONMEBOL after president Nicolas Leoz quit the confederation and FIFA citing health reasons. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
Leoz Leaves CONMEBOL, Ex-Co; Governance Expert Mocks FIFA Reforms
April 24 - CONMEBOL boss cites health reasons in quitting FIFA Ex-Co ... Former member of Independent Governance Committee lashes out at FIFA ... More inside this Newsdesk ...
Exclusive - Fluminense Forward a Rising Star for Brazil
Feb. 5 - Fluminense's flying forward Robert Kenedy Nunes, who is set to star in Thursday's Al Kass International Cup final in Doha, reveals that his dream is to one day play in Europe - and star for Chelsea. He is also aiming to play for Brazil at Qatar 2022. Special by Laurie Hanna for INSIDER.
CONMEBOL Schedules Special 2016 Copa America; CONCACAF Unveils Audit, Compliance Committee
Oct. 25 - Championships for South America head north to USA ... Jamaican accountant to chair CONCACAF's new Audit and Compliance Committee ... More inside this WFI Newsdesk ...
CONCACAF President Explores New Partnership with CONMEBOL
Blatter Under Fire Following Further ISL Scandal Revelations
April 23 - The Council of Europe has slammed Sepp Blatter's management of the ISL scandal in a report that reveals two senior FIFA officials received $15.5 million in kickbacks from the football governing body's now-defunct marketing partner. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
Del Nero Replaces Teixeira on FIFA Ex-Co; Key Role in Brazil 2014 Preps
March 23 - Brazilian Marco Polo del Nero replaces Ricardo Teixeira on the FIFA Executive Committee. He will take up his seat in Zurich next week. The 71-year-old is expected to work closely with secretary general Jerome Valcke to speed up Brazil 2014 preparations. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
Newsdesk - Valcke to Resume Brazil 2014 Tour; Teixeira Resigns Ex-Co; Havelange in Hospital
March 20 - FIFA tells INSIDER that Jerome Valcke will "definitely" return to Brazil to resume his aborted host city tour... Ricardo Teixeira leaves FIFA Executive Committee... Former FIFA president battling bacterial infection. INSIDER's Matthew Grayson reports.
CONMEBOL Moves to Protect Autonomy of Football Associations
Feb. 7 - South American football leaders have tightened up their statutes to ensure their 10 member football federations are protected from government meddling. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
Newsdesk - FC Sion Say FIFA Broke Swiss Law; ISL Documents Near Release
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FC Sion say FIFA's threat to suspend the Swiss FA is against the law... Files believed to link members of world football's governing body to the infamous ISL marketing scandal inch closer to the light of day. More in this INSIDER Newsdesk.
Soccerex News - Ronaldo Set to Replace Teixeira as Brazil 2014 President
Nov 29 - Ricardo Teixeira, head of the 2014 World Cup organising committee, is to be replaced by former football star Ronaldo, according to Brazilian newspapers... Brazilian legend Mario Zagallo honoured. INSIDER's Philip de Wit reports from the Soccerex Global Convention in Rio de Janeiro.
Blatter Boost for Beach Soccer Joining Rio 2016 Olympics
Aug. 18 - Rio 2016 president Carlos Nuzman tells INSIDER that he welcomes FIFA president Sepp Blatter's push to get beach soccer on the Olympic programme, saying it would be one of the highlights of the Games. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
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