Héctor Rivadavia Gómez
Héctor Rivadavia Gomez | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1880 |
| Died | 1931 (aged 50–51) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, politician, football administrator |
| Notable work | CONMEBOL |
Héctor Rivadavia Gomez (Dolores, Uruguay, 1880 – Montevideo, 1931) was a journalist, politician, and football director of the Uruguayan Football Association. He was the creator and first president of the CONMEBOL (and then honorary president). Rivadavia Gómez also encouraged the creation of the South American championships, currently known as "Copa América".