Flamengo break revenue records and target further growth with new league
April 4 – Brazilian club Flamengo keeps breaking records. In 2022, the Rio outfit’s revenues broke the 1 billion reais revenue mark for the first time.
South America
Conmebol commits money to Asuncion stadium as it boosts its bid for 2030 World Cup
April 3 – South American confederation Conmebol have announced they will build a new stadium in Asuncion to support the region’s bid for the 2030 World Cup.
Brazil’s Santos unveil plans for new €71m stadium
March 30 – Brazilian club Santos have revealed more details about plans for their new stadium that will replace the historic Vila Belmiro venue.
Flamengo set sights on Copa Libertadores final at Maracana as Brazilians aim to keep the party going
March 28 – Can Brazil’s dominance of the Copa Libertadores be broken? At the draw this week, reigning champions Flamengo were given what looks to be an easy path to the knock-out rounds. Brazil’s other six clubs in the competition will be keen on leaving their mark as well.
Brazil’s Menezes puts faith in youth for Moroccan friendly
March 24 – On Saturday, Brazil will kick off the new cycle with a friendly international against World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in Tangier, but question marks loom over the future direction of the team.
Misfiring Flamengo overcome Vasco de Gama to reach Carioca final
March 20 – Flamengo have reached the final of the Carioca championship, defeating cross-town rivals Vasco da Gama to ease some of the pressure on Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira.
Conmebol adds TCL as Copa Libertadores sponsor for 2023-26 cycle
March 16 – Consumer electronics brand TCL, has become an official sponsor of Conmebol’s Copa Libertadores club competition for the 2023-2026 cycle.
Sarney claims ‘betrayal’ as Rodrigues takes his FIFA Council seat
March 15 – The Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues has ousted long-standing FIFA Council member Fernando Sarney (also Brazilian) as a South American representative on the world federation’s top body.
Court tells Textor’s Botafogo to deal with its debt or face its assets being frozen
March 12 – Brazilian club Botafogo has been told to renegotiate with creditors after failing to settle around Reais 10 million (€1.8 million) in debt. Failure to do so will result in the club’s assets being frozen.
Sanchez quits Middle East for Ecuador and a focus on 2026 World Cup qualification
March 13 – Qatar’s World Cup coach Felix Sanchez has a new role. He will succeed Gustavo Alfaro as head coach of Ecuador on a four-year deal, with qualification for the 2026 World Cup his main challenge.
Brazil’s Grêmio secures Esportes da Sorte deal ahead of Serie A start and Suarez’s arrival
March 3 – Brazilian online bookie Esportes da Sorte, has taken in the front of shirt sponsorship of Grêmio ahead of the club’s return to the Brasileiro which kicks off in April.
Christos dons Bulgarian shirt to mark 100-year anniversary of BFU
March 6 – The emblematic statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro glowed in the colours of the Bulgarian flag on the occasion of the National day of Bulgaria, 3rd of March, and the 100th anniversary of the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU).
Copa do Brasil kicks off with Krona as first time sponsor
February 27 – The Copa do Brasil that kicked off last week, has added tubing manufacturer Krona as a sponsor in a one-season deal.
Alonso re-elected to presidency of Uruguayan FA, after challenger Ferrari controversially stands down
February 17 – Ignacio Alonso has been re-elected for another four-year term to lead the Uruguayan FA (AUF).
beIN Sports completes 4-year renewal for Conmebol’s club competitions
February 14 – Qatari-based broadcaster beIN Sports has renewed its commitment to South American football, extending its licensing of broadcast rights to the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana for the MENA region in a four-year deal.