Football The criticism does not stop: the “television” award received by the president of Conmebol

Alejandro Dominguez adds another chapter to his history of controversies . Now, in the form of an award. The president of Conmebol appeared in Argentina to receive an unusual recognition for a sports leader. In Buenos Aires, he was one of the winners of the Martín Fierro Award, reserved for those who make a significant contribution in the field of television and radio at the transandean level. Former footballers appear in the history of the revival, such as Diego Maradona, although in the case of the deceased star, this was due in particular to his participation in the stellar La Noche del 10, which he hosted.

The highest ranking official in South American football was recognized in a special category: The Golden Minute . And the explanation lies in the high mark reached by the last Copa Libertadores final. The reason seems obvious: Boca Juniors and Fluminense met .

However, the presence of the Guarani in the show quickly sparked controversy. Dominguez continues to be questioned for his absence from the funeral of Uruguayan player Juan Izquierdo, who died of cardiorespiratory arrest during his team’s match against Sao Paulo. at the Morumbí stadium, for the Copa Libertadores, precisely the event for which he is now being rewarded.

Domínguez also appeared in the tribute to Argentine striker Ángel di María, precisely in the duel in which Argentina beat Chile, at the River Plate Monumental, but he was removed from the tribute to Uruguayan Luis Suárez, which deepened the criticism in the country. with which there were already tensions since the Copa America, marked, in this case, by the incidents of the clash between Celeste and Colombia and by the incendiary statements of the coach of the Uruguayan team, Marcelo Bielsa.

The numbers, at least, validate the award. The definition played in Rio de Janeiro scored 36.4 points. At the gala, Domínguez did not hide his pride.This recognition belongs to football, to those who live football with passion. ” he stressed.

During the ceremony, he shared his encouragement with those who, according to his definition, seek to enhance the activity on the continent. “At Conmebol, we continue working to make South American football the best football in the world. But in itself, this Martín Fierro belongs to the managers, the players, the referees, he belongs to the coaches, the fans, the viewers and he belongs to the journalists. Thank you very much and let’s continue working so that South American football reaches every corner of the world,” he said.