🚨 Infantino project: CONMEBOL doesn't shut the door... but wants answers | OneFootball

CONMEBOL has finally broken its silence over FIFA’s controversial plan to open up World Cup ownership to private investors.

In an official statement titled Football First, the South American governing body said it has launched consultations with its ten member federations and called a Council meeting to review the matter.

While CONMEBOL acknowledges that football’s development also involves financial decisions, it firmly reminds that these must always serve the game, and never replace its essence.

To carry out an in-depth analysis, the organization led by Alejandro Domínguez has officially asked FIFA for additional information on the scope, structure, governance, and potential consequences of the project.

While stating that it wants to act with caution and in a spirit of institutional dialogue, CONMEBOL is calling on the entire football family to show unity.

According to reports from Brazilian outlet Globo, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is leaning toward rejecting the project backed by Gianni Infantino.

This stance comes amid a growing divide within world football. UEFA has already announced that it would boycott FIFA competitions if the project goes ahead, while CONCACAF has officially rejected it.

The AFC (Asia) has also shown solidarity with the European and North American positions. For their part, CAF (Africa) and OFC (Oceania) have not yet finalized their stance, but have called meetings to examine the matter.

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