UEFA–CONMEBOL memorandum of understanding
{{short description|Memorandum of understanding between the South American and European football associations}}
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The UEFA–CONMEBOL memorandum of understanding ({{langx|es|Memorando de Entendimiento}})[https://www.conmebol.com/noticias/la-conmebol-y-la-uefa-amplian-el-memorando-de-entendimiento/ La CONMEBOL y la UEFA amplían el Memorando de Entendimiento] on Conmebol, 15 December 2021 is an agreement between UEFA and CONMEBOL, the association football confederations of Europe and South America, respectively, signed between both parties with the aim of achieving close collaboration for the development of this sport in the regions. It was signed on 12 February 2020{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/025a-0f8e750f03eb-c31bab67cd9a-1000--uefa-and-conmebol-renew-memorandum-of-understanding-to-enhance-/ |title=UEFA and CONMEBOL renew Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation |access-date=29 June 2022 |last= |first= |date=12 February 2020 |publisher=UEFA |location=Nyon |language= |quote=}} and extended on 15 December 2021 in a first stage,{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/0270-13f6f29ca74e-264305ef4e74-1000--uefa-and-conmebol-renew-and-extend-memorandum-of-understanding/ |title=UEFA and CONMEBOL renew and extend Memorandum of Understanding |access-date=29 June 2022 |last= |first= |date=15 December 2021 |publisher=UEFA |location=Nyon |language= |quote=}} and on 2 June 2022 in a second stage.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/0276-154aaa3ffc5f-1415313d9dda-1000--uefa-and-conmebol-launch-new-intercontinental-events/ |title=UEFA and CONMEBOL launch new intercontinental events |access-date=29 June 2022 |last= |first= |date=2 June 2022 |publisher=UEFA |location=Nyon |language= |quote=}} This will permit creation of official championships in the branches of men's, women's, youth and indoor football and the possibility of exchanging referees in the tournaments organised by both entities.
In January 2022, CONMEBOL and UEFA authorities met at the CONMEBOL headquarters in Asunción, Paraguay, and ratified the agreements they had already signed for future competitions. Both parts also agreed to establish a joint office in London.
Mission and objectives
The MoU seeks to provide assistance and support between both confederations to establish and implement projects and activities related to:[https://www.afa.com.ar/7/posts/conmebol-y-uefa-renuevan-memorando-de-entendimiento CONMEBOL y UEFA renuevan Memorando de Entendimiento] on AFA, 12 February 2020
- the promotion and development of grassroots football, youth football and women's football
- the organisation of championships
- marketing, legal and social responsibility matters
- security;
- the promotion of ethical principles and good governance in football
Committees
In order to move forward with the projects, 4 joint committees were created through the memorandum. The strategies of both confederations in the different committees are coordinated in a Joint Representation Office located in London, England, United Kingdom, inaugurated on 4 April 2022.{{cite web |url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1121608/uefa-conmebol-joint-office |title=UEFA-CONMEBOL joint office in London opens |access-date=29 June 2022 |last=Iveson |first=Ali |date=8 April 2022 |work=Inside the Games |publisher=Dunsar Media |location= |language= |quote=}}
The committees are:
= Refereeing =
As of the signing of the MoU, a referee exchange program was started, allowing referees and assistant referees appointed by their respective confederation to participate in matches in competitions organised by the other signatory party. Below is the list of referees appointed within the exchange program:
= Women's football =
The agreement provides a development strategy for this branch in all its member associations, as well as the creation of different competitions. The first women's football championship planned from the MoU is the UEFA-CONMEBOL Women's Finalissima, a tournament that emulates the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions in the women's branch.
= Development and coaches =
The purpose of this committee is to provide a joint project for the creation of:
- Elite young player development programs
- Scout Development
- Joint coaching licences: A mutual recognition of titles and coaching licences (for example, equivalence between UEFA Pro License and CONMEBOL PRO License) is planned for 2023.
= Competitions =
The competitions created under the memorandum are the following ones:
- Finalissima: a quadrennial match featuring men's football champions of the UEFA Euro and the CONMEBOL Copa América. There were two editions prior to the signing of the MoU (1985 and 1993). Its relaunch was made official on 28 September 2021, agreeing to organise three new editions. The first of them was held on 1 June 2022 at Wembley Stadium, under the name of Finalissima.{{cite web |url=https://www.conmebol.com/noticias/conmebol-y-uefa-amplian-su-cooperacion/ |title=CONMEBOL y UEFA amplían su cooperación |access-date=29 June 2022 |last= |first= |date=28 September 2021 |publisher=CONMEBOL |location=Luque |language=Spanish |quote=}}
- Under-20 Intercontinental Cup: a biennial match featuring men's football champions of the UEFA Youth League and the U-20 Copa Libertadores. Its first edition was held on 21 August 2022 at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo.{{cite web |url=https://www.conmebol.com/noticias/todo-lo-que-debes-saber-de-la-sub-20-intercontinental/ |title=Todo lo que debes saber de la Sub-20 Intercontinental |access-date=3 August 2022 |publisher=CONMEBOL |date=1 August 2022 |language=Spanish}}
- Futsal Finalissima: a quadrennial match featuring men's futsal champions and runners-up of the UEFA Futsal Championship and the Copa América de Futsal. The first edition was held from 15 to 18 September 2022 at the Movistar Arena Stadium in Buenos Aires.
- UEFA–CONMEBOL Women's Finalissima: a quadrennial match featuring women's football champions of the UEFA Women's Euro and the Women's Conmebol Copa América. The first edition was played on FIFA Women's International Matchweek of February 2023 in Europe.{{Cite web |url=https://www.conmebol.com/noticias/calendario-de-torneos-de-la-conmebol-2023/ |title=Calendario de torneos de la CONMEBOL 2023 |accessdate=18 July 2022 |author=Conmebol |date=7 July 2022 |language=es}}
- UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge: an annual match featuring men's football champions of the CONMEBOL and UEFA's second-tier competitions the UEFA Europa League and CONMEBOL Sudamericana.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/0283-186f7de63a2e-47a600be7980-1000--uefa-conmebol-launch-club-challenge/ |title=UEFA and CONMEBOL launch Club Challenge between winners of UEFA Europa League and CONMEBOL Sudamericana |website=UEFA |publisher=Union of European Football Associations |date=7 July 2023 |access-date=7 July 2023}} Its first edition was held on 19 July 2023 at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in Seville.{{cite web |url=https://www.conmebol.com/noticias/el-uefa-conmebol-desafio-de-clubes-2023-todo-lo-que-necesitas-saber/ |title=El UEFA CONMEBOL Desafío de Clubes 2023: Todo lo que necesitas saber |publisher=CONMEBOL |date=7 July 2023|access-date=7 July 2023 |language=es}}
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