MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - FIFA intervened to take control of Uruguayan soccer on Tuesday in a bid to ensure free and fair elections can be held for the association's president, the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) said.
In a letter to the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) the game's governing body said it would take over the day-to-day running of the AUF.
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