The ‘romance’ between Barcelona SC and the Ministry of Sports, around the committee headed by Antonio Alvarez Henriques, which is not registered by the above-mentioned state portfolio, has become international with the appearance of a new actor: the South American Football Confederation, an entity that asks the Ecuadorian Football Association for information on the institutional problem of Canara, similar to the one that El Nacional and Cumbayá FC are going through.

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The shameful case crossed the border. An echo of complaints about alleged blackmail reached the Conmebol, various clarifications from the ministry, an appeal request made in the early hours of the morning, the Canary partner appearing without a lawyer at the court hearing — to gain or lose time ., intentionally — and causing it not to be set , consultations with the Comptroller General, a minister on vacation, a fired public official and another who is resigning due to alleged death threats.

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A confusion that could not be resolved by the Electoral Court of Barcelona SC (César Terán, President; Ralph del Campo, Secretary), who disqualified the candidacies, then facilitated them, sought advice from the previous Minister of Sports (Sebastián Palacios) and, finally, appointed the President Yellow, could be resolved by Conmebol, which is also interested in the irregular administrative situation of El Nacional and Cumbayá FC.

Conmebol warning

The General Secretary of Conmebol, José Manuel Astigarraga, addressed his FEF counterpart, Nicolás Solines, in a letter dated January 18, sent from Luque (Paraguay).

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The letter reads: “On behalf and on behalf of the South American Football Confederation, I am writing to inform you that Conmebol has become aware of a possible non-compliance with the regulations governing football and the Ecuadorian Sports Law and Regulations. secondarily, by the clubs affiliated to their federation, regarding with their administration and management, which must always be independent and without outside interference.”

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A statement signed by Astigarraga added: “In this regard, we request that you send us a detailed and individual report on the clubs involved, including background and relevant details so that Conmebol can be informed of the situation and continue to analyze the situation. .” also. In addition, it is important to remember the obligation to respect the principles of non-interference of third parties recognized by FIFA, Conmebol and FEF, and the possible consequences and sanctions that non-compliance may entail. “We believe that any problem can be solved in accordance with sports and national regulations.”

Order from Guschmer

On the other hand, Solines sent a letter to Sports Minister Andrés Guschmer on January 18, informing him of Conmebol’s position. A member of the FEF tells him that the governing body of football in South America “expresses its concern regarding the possible non-compliance with the rules governing our football by several clubs, in matters related to its administration and management. As such, and in response to the request made to us by Conmebol in the above communication, we request from you a detailed legal report indicating the issues and clubs that may be involved in these possible normative and regulatory violations.”

At the end of the Federation’s letter to the minister, it is pointed out that, “as you are aware, the problems mentioned by Conmebol may bring consequences and sanctions for Ecuadorian clubs and football in the country, which is of great concern to us”. Neither Guschmer nor Ecuafútbol have so far spoken publicly about the situation.

It is not clear what Conmebol means when it recommends “non-interference by third parties” and “the possible consequences and sanctions that non-compliance may entail”. On 12 May 2020, Conmebol informed Francisco Egas of the investigation opened against him for turning to ordinary justice to solve problems inherent in football. The matter remained only that: the opening of the file by the Conmebol Disciplinary Unit. (D)