José Astigarraga
José Astigarraga is the Secretary General of CONMEBOL, the governing body of football in South America. He plays a crucial role in overseeing the organization’s operations and is instrumental in managing the logistics of major football events, including the Copa Libertadores. Recently, he was in the news due to Lima being designated as the host city for the final of the Copa Libertadores 2025, highlighting the city’s strong footballing history and infrastructure.
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Recent news mentions
José Astigarraga signed the official letter from CONMEBOL regarding the stadium issues in Santa Cruz.
Conmebol da ultimátum por obras en el Tahuichi: Santa Cruz podría perder la final
Bolivia· 2025-07-17
José Astigarraga is the Secretary General of the South American entity who sent the necessary documentation to Zurich.
Conmebol lo designó en el lugar del brasileño Ednaldo Rodríguez
Argentina· 2025-05-19
José Astigarraga is the secretary general of Conmebol who was involved in the discussions about the final.
Copa Libertadores 2025 | La historia detrás de la designación de Lima como sede de la final y por qué es una es ciudad "perfecta" para Conmebol | DEPORTE-TOTAL
Peru· 2025-04-29
