The newly expanded competition is set to begin in 2024

The likes of Brazil and Argentina are set to compete in the UEFA Nations League after UEFA vice-president Zbigniew Boniek confirmed South America's governing body CONMEBOL has reached an agreement with its European counterpart over joining the biennial competition.

The Nations League, which began in 2018, is currently contested by UEFA’s 55 member nations.

However, the 10 members of CONMEBOL are set to form part of a newly expanded competition from 2024.

What was said?
Asked about the proposal, Boniek told Meczyki: “From 2024 CONMEBOL will join the Nations League.

“We do not know yet in what formula, in what form. We signed a memorandum about cooperation between CONMEBOL and UEFA and from 2024 these teams will play in the Nations League.”

Boniek added that six South American teams will join League A of the Nations League while the other four will join League B.

The games are expected to be played in Europe to cut down on travel.

The bigger picture
An expanded Nations League looks to be the next step in closer relations between UEFA and CONMEBOL.

The two governing bodies signed a joint agreement last week pledging to “broaden their existing cooperation” and develop football "beyond their geographical zones”.

The agreement also includes the opening of a joint office in London, which will be in charge of “coordinating projects of common interest”.

The first example of this is a friendly match between Copa America winners Argentina and Euro 2020 champions Italy in June 2022, the first of three such matches between the respective continental champions.

Possible FIFA conflict
A revamped Nations League also appears to directly conflict with FIFA’s plans to hold a World Cup every two years instead of four.

The Nations League at present fits around other major international tournaments, but it would clash with a World Cup if it was held every two years.

UEFA and CONMEBOL have both publicly opposed FIFA's plans for more regular World Cups, with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin expressing "grave concerns" about the proposals earlier this year.

Football's world governing body is holding a global summit on Monday to discuss the future of the game, including their plans for a biennial World Cup.

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Is to ronaldo own advantage every competition messi has played in ronaldo has won all except world cup. Now ronaldo has won d nation league let messi come win am make we see na. I hope nigeria and egypt can also participate at d nation league.

kenzysmith:
Is to ronaldo own advantage every competition messi has played in ronaldo has won all except world cup. Now ronaldo has won d nation league let messi come win am make we see na. I hope nigeria and egypt can also participate at d nation league.

Did he win the Olympics too?? or you are not aware he participated and failed??

OJEEMAH:
Did he win the Olympics too?? or you are not aware he participated and failed??

cristano ronaldo has never been to d olympics no this and have peace. We can place a bet if u wishes.

kenzysmith:
cristano ronaldo has never been to d olympics no this and have peace.

Glance through the screenshot to cure your ignorance.
https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/cristiano-ronaldo-vs-lionel-messi-olympics-performances/1s0jqmpstiyxg1mbbjxsa0lxd1

We can place a bet if u wishes.

You seem to have forgotten you are the same coward that was scared to place a bet of 20k with me when you said Messi wont score 15goals this season.

I wish Africa can join too..let it look like country version of UCL

kenzysmith:
Is to ronaldo own advantage every competition messi has played in ronaldo has won all except world cup. Now ronaldo has won d nation league let messi come win am make we see na. I hope nigeria and egypt can also participate at d nation league.

both may retire from country football after next year world cup

kenzysmith:
cristano ronaldo has never been to d olympics no this and have peace. We can place a bet if u wishes.

na u de talk dis kain tin wen google Is free?

paulolee:
I wish Africa can join too..let it look like country version of UCL

I see it as a strategy to make UNL relevant just like the Euros and other continental competition.

paulolee:

na u de talk dis kain tin wen google Is free?

Wetin you dey expect from Ronaldo fanboys