FIFA bans Peruvian FA

FIFA has temporarily banned Peruvian teams from participating in any international tournament. The measure was taken as result of an ongoing conflict between the country’s government and its football association.

Earlier, FIFA gave the two sides until Monday to come to a solution. As none was found, the suspension was the only right step, according to the governing body.

Center of attention is Manuel Burga, who was recently appointed as chairman of the Peruvian FA. The national government disagreed with the appointment and refuses to acknowledge Burga.

As a result, Peru’s three Copa Libertadores spots remain empty and the national team will probably not be playing its remaining World Cup qualifiers. How this will affect the CONMEBOL qualifiers is uncertain.