South American football chiefs have put pressure on UEFA to hold a one-of match between the winners of the Copa America Centenario, Chile, and Portugal – winners of Euro 2016.
Alejandro Dominguez, president of the South American Football Confederation and vice-president of FIFA, has headed the proposal that would see nations compete in a cross-continental clash.
Dominguez declared his organisation has pitched a plan to UEFA to put together a match between the continental champions as part of his federation’s centenary celebrations.
Alejandro Dominguez, president of the South American Football Confederation and vice-president of FIFA, has headed the proposal that would see nations compete in a cross-continental clash. Photo (c) Conmebol 2016
Dominguez said: “We have challenged UEFA to play one game this year, bringing together the winners of the Copa America Centenario and the winners of the Euro 2016. We are waiting for that answer. They are studying our offer.”
With no date given for the possible fixture, many have earmarked December/January as a possible window to play the match.
The game would generate a lot of interest globally, both for viewers and punters, for more betting opportunities online, check out Betway for the best odds on South American football. The encounter would be part of the Copa America’s centenary year officials said.
USA hosted the special edition of the Copa America this year, which was held outside South America for the first time and incorporated six teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean region.
Showcasing the best of North and South American football is a great idea.
USA hosted the special edition of the Copa America this year. Photo (c) La Tercera 2016
The Copa America brought us some wonderful things this summer, including breathtaking attacking play and wonderful defensive efforts like the 120 minutes of scoreless tension in the competition’s finale.
As a result, we could conceivably see a merge with the Gold Cup considering the amount of money this year’s tournament was able to generate.
The tournament was hailed as a success, with 46,000 average attendance in 32 matches and an average of over three goals a game, with the federation claiming:
“It has been a magnificent tournament with World Cup-worthy numbers.”
South American football chiefs have put pressure on UEFA to hold a one-of match between the winners of the Copa America Centenario, Chile, and Portugal – winners of Euro 2016. Photo (c) La 10 Peru 2016
A challenge to World Cup superiority may be long away, but this year’s competition was a huge step forward in generating interest from the huge North American market.
The proposed one-of match between the two competition winners is also an effort to attract European viewers to South American football and claim some of the glamour the Euros possesses.
