Fifadecision to expel Club Leon from it 2025 Club World Cup have left James Rodriguez And the Mexican club shocked, with just a few months before the competition begins. As the legal battle follows, League Mpage prepares to challenge FIFA’s decision to keep its place in the prestigious tournament.
Despite ensuring its place by winning 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup, FIFA made the drastic decision to exclude the team, with reference to a violation of the multi -owner rule. The organization claimed that both See Pachuca and Club Leonthat is underneath Pachuca groupownership, failed to provide enough evidence that disproved their connection. Now the club Leon is preparing to take legal action as a last resort to regain its place.
According to the journalist Ben JacobsThe The club Leon has appealed FIFA’s decision to the Court for Sport (CAS) arbitration. The club’s main argument is that Leon and its sister club, Pachuca, follow FIFA’s multi -club ownership rules and have “documents that transparent show the administration of our clubs.”
This case reflects the situation for Costa Rica’s side Deportivo Alajuelene, which submitted a complaint to FIFA in November. Without response from FIFA or the clubs involved escalated Alajuellene’s case to CAS.
FIFA’s decision met with an immediate response from players such as Andrrs Guardado and star James Rodriguez. The Colombian expressed frustration over the situation, especially for fans: “It is not fair to anyone – for the whole club that has achieved amazing things. And especially to all people who have spent money; Fans who went to debt just to be able to go“He said at a press conference.
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FIFA is already planning the Club World Cup without Club Leon
While the club Leon’s appeal to CAS is ongoing, FIFA is already planning the tournament without the Mexican side. The governing body expects the CAS decision to be made by April 23, after which a playoffs will probably take place to fill the vacant place.
The plan is for Club America and Los Angeles FC to compete in a one -time match to decide who will take Club Leon’s place. LAFC qualifies as the runner of 2023 Concacaf Champions League, while Club America is considered due to its top ranking in its confederation.
Jacobs reports that the club Leon is looking for a quick decision, but the proposed negotiating date is currently canceled in early May. With FIFA Club World Cup Way to start June 15, the time is short for a final resolution to be reached.
