Will the Copa Libertadores start on the date that Conmebol proposed? Will some teams be able to return to their country without having to do a mandatory 14-day quarantine? Are the health protocols imposed correct? These and many other questions are asked by managers, clubs, players and fans. The Copa Libertadores is in the sights but not everyone is clear that it can start.
The Conmebol wants to start yes or yes the Libertadores next September 15. Nobody has doubts about that. Few days ago, Paraguay, Venezuela and Ecuador They signed the document that details the rules and measures for the transfers, stay and dispute of the meetings. Today, another heavyweight confederation like BrazilianThrough his government, he did the same. Therefore, they are already four of the ten confederations.
What about the others? They have many doubts. Argentina, led by Lammens, said that the protocol is still under study and that he is concerned that the teams will start traveling next month. Would a Liberators be possible without the Argentines? Would Conmebol be encouraged to exclude Boca or River?
On the other hand, there is the sporty aspect. Countries like Ecuador, Brazil, Paraguay The Uruguay they have already started their official championships. Their teams have been training and competing, while others like the Argentines are not doing it and they do not know when they will return to official matches. The complaints of these players have already been made clear and the leaders continue to negotiate for football to return.
To fix possible inconveniences, the Conmebol He has already announced that he has started meetings with the clubs for the safe return of football. The statement from the South American confederation reads the following: “The commitment of the participating clubs in CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana is key for the safe return of football, for this reason we have decided to open a space for fluid communication with them where they can raise their questions and thus ensure the correct implementation of the Protocol”.
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