CONMEBOL ‘expresses concern regarding repeated unilateral actions’ by FIFA
(FILES) This photo taken on October 8, 2015 in Zurich shows the entrance sign with the logo at the FIFA world headquarters. World football's governing body FIFA vowed on July 31, 2026 to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
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August 6, 2026

CONMEBOL ‘expresses concern regarding repeated unilateral actions’ by FIFA

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AFP)—South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL on Thursday welcomed the withdrawal of FIFA’s private investor plan, but expressed “its concern regarding the repeated unilateral actions taken”.

CONMEBOL is usually seen as a strong supporter of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, but its criticism echoes other confederations which said they were blindsided by the announcement of the investor plan, which was ditched on Saturday.

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