Conmebol sanctions Fluminense for irregularities in the Copa Libertadores 2024

The Conmebol has filed a complaint against the Brazilian club Fluminense just before their next match with Alianza Lima in the 2024 Copa Libertadores. What is the reason behind this sanction? In the following note, we will tell you what you need to know about this issue. Conmebol has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Fluminense, the leader of Group A in the 2024 Copa Libertadores, due to irregularities that occurred during their victory over Colo Colo. According to reports, the Brazilian team arrived late at the Estadio Monumental, failing to meet the requirement of showing up 90 minutes before the start of the match, resulting in a fine of $10,000. Furthermore, Flu's players took too long to return to the field for the second half, causing a delay of one minute and 20 seconds, which could result in an additional fine of up to $50,000. Despite the infractions, the sporting repercussions for Fluminense would be minimal, as the sanctions would be limited to financial penalties. It is expected that these fines will not affect the team's performance in the upcoming matches, especially against Cerro Porteño and Alianza Lima, as additional sporting consequences are not foreseen. However, if responsibility is proven on the part of coach Fernando Diniz, he could face a separate punishment, although the type of sanction he could receive has not been specified at this time. Club Alianza Lima, known as Alianza Lima or simply Alianza, is a sports and social institution based in Lima, Peru. It was founded by young people who wanted to practice sports. Alianza Lima is currently the oldest football club competing in the Peruvian First Division, and its fan base is one of the largest compared to other Peruvian clubs. The founders adopted that name in honor of the Alianza stables, owned by the President of the Republic, Augusto B. Leguía, which they used to hold their first games. Alianza Lima is considered one of the three major clubs in Peruvian football and stands out in both men's and women's football. The Liga 1 is the top category of official football championships in Peru. It is organized by the Peruvian Football Federation and consists of 19 clubs. Since its foundation in 1912, the Liga 1 has been contested 106 times. The first tournament was won by Lima Cricket and Football Club, and the most recent champion is Alianza Lima, who secured their twenty-fifth title in 2022. The club with the most titles is Universitario de Deportes with 26 national championships, followed by Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal with 25 and 20 titles respectively. The Liga 1 was rated as the tenth best league in the world by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics in 2004. In 2019, its ranking dropped to 47, surpassing only Venezuela in South America. In the early 2000s, it was considered the fifth strongest league in the southern continent and the sixth in America, while globally it was ranked 20th.