Nationality: Paraguay
Date of Birth: 10 September 1928
Mother tongue: Spanish
Other Languages: Portuguese, Guarani
Place of Residence: Asunción, Paraguay

FIFA Executive Member Since
1998

Occupation
Lawyer

Professional Career
Lawyer; sports journalist; part-time history professor; land owner; businessman. President of CONMEBOL since 1986

Hobbies
Family and friends, walking, watching football matches, reading, listening to music

Most memorable or most important tournament or match:
FIFA World Cup Mexico 1986: England - Argentina 1-2

All-time favourite goalkeeper:
Jose Luis Chilavert (PAR)

All-time favourite players:
Arsenio Erico (PAR), Pele (BRA), Maradona (ARG)