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AUF seeks an exemption from betting-ad sanctions for 2026 Libertadores final

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The AUF and CONMEBOL asked Uruguay’s president for a practical solution to betting advertising penalties ahead of the Copa Libertadores final at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario on 28 November 2026. Yamandú Orsi said the government was not considering a substantive legal change and would look for a practical way to address the issue; he noted that penalties can fall on Uruguayan clubs when visiting teams display betting brands.

A solution could affect how penalties for unauthorised betting advertising are applied to clubs hosting international matches.

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Brazil prepares system to block athletes from online betting platforms

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