TCONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez reignited the controversy with comments that cannot be ignored.
During the draw for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, Dominguez expressed his dissatisfaction with the cancellation of the match scheduled to take place in Qatar on March 27.
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The official said CONMEBOL is ready to play in any scenario, suggesting the lack of agreement did not come from the federation.
“Finalissima was not the ending we wanted,” he said, expressing his displeasure at the duel that never happened.
Controversial comments about Argentina
The most notable part of his remarks was when he coined a phrase that immediately resonated. According to him, the Argentine national team will “win the Finalissima twice.”
This argument is based on a cynical interpretation of the provision, suggesting that in the absence of an opponent, an administrative victory or by-defeat standard may apply.
His words immediately sparked debate in the international football environment.
Argentina accepted participation, but no final agreement was reached
A few days ago, CONMEBOL and AFA announced their intention to play the match at a neutral venue.
According to a statement, Argentina agreed to play the match in Italy but asked to change the date from March 27 to March 31, but this proposal was not accepted and the game against Spain was ultimately canceled.
Finalissima with no date or venue
Due to this situation, Finalissima is at an organizational standstill, with no dates or venue confirmed. The showdown between the winners of the Copa America and the European Championship remains a prominent feature on the international calendar.
Meanwhile, Dominguez’s comments reflect tensions between the parties in a conflict that has escalated beyond sports.
