Cavani and the players of the Uruguayan selection announced their support for FIFA's decision to take control of the Uruguayan Football Federation.
In a statement released on Wednesday evening, Edinson Cavani, Luis Suarez and all players of the Uruguayan selection have supported the decision of FIFA to take control of the Uruguayan Football Federation (AUF). This choice follows the resignation of former President Wilmar Valdez after the broadcast of recordings (whose content has not yet been revealed) compromising. FIFA has issued a mandate to a regularization committee to revise the AUF statutes and hold new elections. This term lasts until February 28, 2019.