Bap from Flamengo sends ‘revolutionary’ message to Conmebol president | OneFootball

Flamengo President Luiz Eduardo Baptista Showers Praise on Alejandro Domínguez

The president of Conmebol, Alejandro Domínguez, marked ten years at the helm of the organization last Monday (26). One person who made a point of congratulating the Paraguayan was the head of Flamengo, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap. The red-and-black chief lavished praise on the executive and described his leadership as a “revolution” in the continent’s football over the past decade.

— In any case, I wanted to leave here my recognition, my appreciation, on behalf of the entire Nation, to congratulate all of Conmebol in your name. Congratulations, my friend, on these ten years, and may another ten come with even more success — added the president of Flamengo.

WHAT IS BAP’S RELATIONSHIP WITH DOMÍNGUEZ LIKE?

Last year, in March, Flamengo was one of the few Brazilian clubs that did not sign a letter against Domínguez over an alleged case of racism. At the time, a statement by the executive drew widespread attention when he commented on the possible absence of teams from the five-time world champion country in Conmebol tournaments.

“That would be like Tarzan without Cheetah. Impossible,” said Domínguez at the time. The statement was seen as racist and came after Palmeiras threatened to boycott Conmebol tournaments following an incident where a youth player was targeted by prejudice during a Libertadores U-20 match.

WHAT DID DOMÍNGUEZ SAY ABOUT HIS 10 YEARS AT CONMEBOL, AFTER ALL?

— We came determined to change, but we stayed to transform. Tonight, I want to thank all of you; everyone here played a part in this transformation — commented the Conmebol president on Monday (26).

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