In a strong response to a recent incident of racial abuse in South American soccer, Palmeiras President Leila Mejdalani Pereira has publicly chastised CONMEBOL for the perceived leniency of the ...

Palmeiras president Leila Mejdalani Pereira said CONMEBOL's punishment of Cerro Porteno for racial abuse against Palmeiras under-20 player Luighi was too lenient, criticizing the South American ...

According to ESPN, striker Luighi spoke about the racial abuse he and his team suffered at a recent game against Cerro ...

Palmeiras president Leila Mejdalani Pereira said CONMEBOL's punishment of Cerro Porteno for racial abuse against Palmeiras ...

"The Brazilian clubs reiterate the need for new measures to combat racism to be taken immediately," the letter reads.

For Brazilian clubs to transition to Concacaf, several key steps would need to occur. Chief among them is the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) cutting ties with CONMEBOL and applying for ...

South American soccer body CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez has apologized for his remarks comparing Brazilian clubs to ...

Leila Pereira, the president of Palmeiras, has thrown out a wild suggestion: Brazilian clubs should leave CONMEBOL and start ...

The Paraguayan's comments sparked a backlash and the Brazilian government strongly condemned them. Read more at ...

CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez apologized Tuesday after making a controversial remark comparing the Copa Libertadores ...

March 11 (Reuters) - Palmeiras president Leila Mejdalani Pereira said CONMEBOL's punishment of Cerro Porteno for racial abuse against Palmeiras Under-20 player Luighi was too lenient, criticising ...

According to ESPN, striker Luighi spoke about the racial abuse he and his team suffered at a recent game against Cerro Porteno. A fan made racist gestures toward the players of the Palmeiras club.