Open Extended ReactionsSouth American soccer's governing body CONMEBOL announced on Friday that it has adjusted pre-match procedures at the Copa América Femenina in Ecuador to allow players to warm up on the pitch, following criticism from Brazilian players and coaching staff. "From now on, in addition to goalkeepers who already had a 15-minute warm-up period on the field, outfield players will also be allowed to warm up on the pitch for the same duration," CONMEBOL told Reuters. Marta returned from international retirement to participate in the Copa América Femenina. "It's been a long time since I played in a tournament here in South America, and we were saddened by these circumstances," Marta told Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte. "Athletes are expected to perform well and work hard, but we also have to demand a high level of organisation."