Both Leon and Pachuca are owned by Grupo Pachuca. Leon qualified after winning Concacaf Champions Cup 2023. year, while Pachuca won the competition last year. Disciplinary proceedings have been launched against both clubs, and the president of the FIFA disciplinary commission conveyed the case to the FIFA appeal committee.
“After we assessed all the evidence from the file, the President of the FIFA appellate commission decided that CF Pachuca and Club Leon did not meet the criteria related to the property of several clubs,” FIFA statement said.
“FIFA concluded that Club Leon would be kicked out of the competition, and the club that would replace it will be released in recent times.”
Pachuca kept his place on the tournament that will take place from 14. June to 13. July.
Leon said that he disagrees with FIFA decision and will complain about the highest sports courts if they were not assigned a place at the World Cup.
“In the last few months, we presented all the evidence and documents confirming that Club Leon is managed independently in all economic, administrative and sports aspects.”
Leon was pulled out in a group d together with Chelsea, Brazilian flameng and tunic Esperance.
(Vijesti.ba)
