FIFA Proposes Playoff to Decide Leon's Replacement at Club World Cup
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans for a playoff match between Los Angeles FC and Club America to determine who will replace Club Leon at the upcoming Club World Cup. This decision comes after Leon was removed from the tournament due to multi-club ownership rules, with their appeal currently under review by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Key Points
Club Leon was removed from the Club World Cup due to multi-club ownership rules.
Leon has appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed a playoff between LAFC and Club America as a potential solution.
The playoff would only occur if CAS upholds FIFA's decision to remove Leon.
The Club World Cup is set to offer a $1 billion prize pool.
