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Brazil legend Ronaldo to lead CONMEBOL anti-racism task force

CONMEBOL president apologizes for Tarzan's chimp comments

Palmeiras: CONMEBOL's punishment for racism against Luighi 'absurd'

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Brazil legend Ronaldo to lead CONMEBOL anti-racism task force

CONMEBOL president apologizes for Tarzan's chimp comments

Palmeiras: CONMEBOL's punishment for racism against Luighi 'absurd'

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CONMEBOL announced on Thursday that Ronaldo Nazario will lead a task force to combat racism and violence in South American soccer.

Alejandro Domínguez, the president of South American soccer body CONMEBOL, apologized Tuesday for his remarks the previous day comparing Brazilian clubs to a chimpanzee from Tarzan films.

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 governing body's treatment of Brazilian clubs.

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