Conmebol and Ecuador sign agreement for Libertadores-2022 final in Guayaquil
The government of Ecuador and the direction of Conmebol (South American Football Confederation) signed the agreement that guarantees the final of Libertadores-2022, on October 29, in Guayaquil. The confederation asked for guarantees for the safety of tourists and delegations and financial assistance in the works needed to improve the Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo stadium.
A decree signed by the country’s president, Guillermo Lasso, published in early August, had already classified the decision of the men’s Libertadores and the entire women’s Libertadores, from October 13 to 28, as being of national interest. The final of the women’s tournament takes place the day before the men’s decision, but in the capital Quito.
The signing of the agreement, at an event held in Guayaquil, confirmed that the Ecuadorian government will be able to put money into the organisation of these two competitions with less bureaucracy. There will also be assistance to Barcelona, owner of the Monumental, in the adaptation of the stadium for the final, with the participation of the city of Guayaquil – an estimated value of US$ 2 million.
Conmebol already participates financially in the renovations, helping to improve accessibility, drainage and irrigation of the lawn and structure of the changing rooms.
More than 50 Conmebol professionals already work in Guayaquil. In the last two weeks there have been seminars for the sponsors and another one for training the personnel who take care of the lawn.
