Why did CONMEBOL declare Argentina two-time Finalissima champions?

CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez declared Argentina 'two-time champions' after the planned Finalissima match against Spain was officially scrapped.

What caused the Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain to be scrapped?

The match was scrapped due to a total breakdown in negotiations between UEFA and CONMEBOL, primarily stemming from a failure to agree on a venue and date.

What is CONMEBOL's stance on the Finalissima title?

CONMEBOL has taken a combative stance, with its president claiming the title should stay with Argentina by default after the match was cancelled.

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CONMEBOL Declares Argentina Two-Time Finalissima Champs!

20 Mar

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Summary

CONMEBOL president claims Argentina are two-time champions.
The Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain was scrapped.
Dispute arose from a failure to agree on venue and date.

CONMEBOL Declares Argentina Two-Time Finalissima Champs!

CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has declared Argentina "two-time champions" of the Finalissima, following the official scrapping of the match. The highly anticipated showdown between Copa America winners Argentina and Euro champions Spain has been called off due to a total breakdown in negotiations between UEFA and CONMEBOL.

South American football's governing body has adopted a combative stance, asserting that the title should remain with Argentina by default. The dispute originated from an inability to agree on a suitable venue and date for the fixture, with both federations trading accusations of inflexibility in recent times.