- The strategic agreement with Atos reinforces CONMEBOL's commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology.
- The company will be responsible for developing the new website and app for CONMEBOL club competitions.
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) reinforces its commitment to South American football by announcing an agreement with Atos, a world leader in AI-driven digital transformation, which for over three decades has provided excellence-oriented services and technical support to major sporting events, and which now becomes the first Official Innovation Partner of CONMEBOL's club competitions. Among other responsibilities, the partnership will develop new solutions for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana websites and apps, with the aim of increasing interaction with fans and enhancing their digital experience.
Atos is a global technology company powered by Artificial Intelligence, offering digital solutions to its clients. A specialist and leader in technology and innovation for over 30 years in South America, Atos is now integrating the continent's main club competitions, including CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Sudamericana, CONMEBOL Libertadores (Women's and Men's), CONMEBOL Recopa, and CONMEBOL's annual key events.
CONMEBOL remains committed to investing in IT innovation and efficiency, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and high-level partners to raise the standard of competitions both on and off the field, as well as improving communication with South American football fans. In this context, Atos will play an essential role thanks to its extensive experience in the technology sector and its deep knowledge of the sports ecosystem, with consolidated partnerships worldwide.
“At CONMEBOL, we are committed to innovating and permanently strengthening our competitions, generating partnerships that bring tangible value to South American football. This agreement reaffirms our conviction to work with vision, transparency, and excellence, always thinking about the clubs, associations, and the millions of fans who give life to our sport. We will continue to promote projects that elevate the football experience and project its greatness into the future,” said Alejandro Domínguez, president of CONMEBOL.
“From CONMEBOL’s Commercial and Broadcast Directorate, we work to improve every aspect of the South American football experience, both on and off the field. This alliance is a decisive step in continuing to strengthen our commercial standards, our audiovisual offering, and the value we deliver to sponsors. Our goal is for each partner to find in CONMEBOL a solid, modern, and global platform capable of amplifying the greatness of our competitions,” said Juan Emilio Roa, CONMEBOL’s Commercial and Broadcast Director.
“At Atos, we have dedicated more than thirty years to supporting leading sports organizations in their digital transformation, delivering technological solutions that make a difference in the world’s most prestigious events. Becoming an official Innovation Partner of CONMEBOL for club competitions reinforces our commitment to innovation and the development of South American football — a region with unique passion and extraordinary potential. Thanks to our global experience and solid track record in large-scale projects, we will work alongside CONMEBOL to offer advanced digital platforms that connect millions of fans, raise the standard of competitions, and contribute to the modernization of the sports ecosystem throughout the region,” comments Nacho Moros, head of the Major Events division at Atos.
“Nothing is more valuable in sports than the connection with the fans. This partnership with CONMEBOL is another important step in our mission to bring continuous innovation to our partners through disruptive solutions. By transforming the way millions of fans experience football, we reinforce our ability to deliver high-performance technology and an excellent digital experience,” adds Nelson Campelo, CEO of Atos South America.
Luiz Rosas (left, CFO Atos SAM), Nacho Moros (head of Major Events at Atos) and Alejandro Dominguez (president of CONMEBOL)
Atos is the only global IT services company that has maintained a division dedicated to sports and major events for over 30 years. This experience in delivering innovative solutions for the world's most prestigious competitions allows Atos to offer the flexibility and technological excellence needed for all types of events – from local tournaments to major global showcases. Underlying this commitment is its role as the official IT partner of UEFA for national team football since the end of 2022, in addition to its long-standing relationship with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements since 1992 and 2002 respectively, providing advanced IT services during the successful Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
CONMEBOL will work closely with Atos in this strategic alliance to consolidate its commitment to modernization through cutting-edge technologies and initiatives, with the goal of offering the best possible experience to thousands of fans.
About the Atos Group
The Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with approximately 67,000 employees and annual revenue of around €10 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. Europe's number one in cybersecurity, cloud, and high-performance computing, the Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides customized, end-to-end, AI-powered solutions for all industries. Atos SE (Societas Europaea) is listed on Euronext Paris.
The purpose of the Atos Group is to help shape the future of the information space. Its expertise Our services support the development of knowledge, education, and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Worldwide, the Group enables its customers, employees, and members of society in general to live, work, and develop sustainably in a secure information space.
