Fifa takes control of Uruguayan FA

– Football’s world governing body Fifa has taken control of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) after the organisation was plunged into chaos following the sudden resignation of president Wilmar Valdez last month.

A letter from Fifa reported in local media said the body had set up a “regularisation committee” aimed at restoring order to the AUF.

Valdez stepped down after the emergence of mysterious audio recordings just before his re-election bid.

Although the exact content of the recordings is unknown, media said they contained comments about sports administrators, a member of the government, sports journalists and supporters. – AFP

Montevideo