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Flamengo Could Have Two More Destinations in Libertadores Matches

The Copa Libertadores remains one of the main tournaments in the world, even after the departure of Mexican teams from the competition in 2016. This Monday (26), the president of Conmebol, Alejandro Domínguez, commented on the possibility of their return. However, he left the decision in the hands of Concacaf, but stated that the doors are open for a partnership.

— The door remains open. Remember that they were here with us playing until 2017 (their last participation was in 2016), but if they want to come back, they will have to do so through Concacaf — said Alejandro Domínguez, this Monday (26).

— This is an issue they need to address within Concacaf. It has been done in the past, but we are very respectful of the other confederations. Still, it is an honor that teams from another confederation consider the Libertadores a reference for international and world competition — he concluded.

HAVE MEXICAN TEAMS PARTICIPATED BEFORE?

The Copa Libertadores featured Mexican teams until 2016. In fact, clubs such as Cruz Azul (MEX), Tigres (MEX), and Chivas (MEX) were runners-up in the competition. The last final played by a Mexican team was in 2015, when River Plate (ARG) defeated the club from the state of Nuevo León.

FLAMENGO IN MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES?

Thus, with the possible inclusion of teams from Mexico and the United States, Flamengo might need to be on alert. That’s because the trips would be even longer, changing continents, time zones, and facing hostile climates in some parts of the United States.

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