Club Leon Removed from Club World Cup Over Multi-Club Ownership Rules
Club Leon is to be pulled from the Club World Cup due to multi-club ownership issues, says FIFA. Although replaced, Pachuca's participation remains unaffected. Announcements regarding Leon's replacement will follow.
Club Leon will no longer participate in the Club World Cup later this year due to breaching multi-club ownership criteria, as confirmed by FIFA, world soccer's governing body, on Friday.
The club's removal stems from failing to meet new guidelines instituted to uphold integrity and fairness within international football tournaments. FIFA plans to announce Leon's replacement shortly.
Meanwhile, fellow Mexican club CF Pachuca, which also encountered scrutiny, retains its place in the competition scheduled for June 14 to July 13 in the United States.
(With inputs from agencies.)
Advertisement
ALSO READ
Tragedy Strikes: Congo Boat Capsize Claims Lives of 25 Soccer Players
A boat has capsized in Congo and 25 people are dead, many of them soccer players, reports AP.
Argentine Pensioners Find Unlikely Allies in Soccer Fans Against Pension Cuts
Manchester United's Bold Vision: A Record-Breaking Soccer Stadium
El Clasico Legends Bring Soccer Magic to Mumbai
Google News