Club Leon's Club World Cup Dreams Dashed by CAS Ruling on Ownership Violation
Club Leon has been excluded from the 2025 Club World Cup after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected their appeal against FIFA's decision to remove them from the tournament due to a breach of multi-club ownership rules. The Mexican club, which qualified by winning the 2023 CONCACAF Champions Cup, expressed disappointment and vowed to reclaim their spot through future victories. FIFA has arranged a playoff between Los Angeles FC and Club America to determine Leon's replacement in Group D.
Key Points
Club Leon was disqualified from the Club World Cup due to a FIFA ruling on multi-club ownership.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld FIFA's decision, rejecting Leon's appeal.
Club Leon expressed their disappointment and determination to qualify again in the future.
FIFA has scheduled a playoff between Los Angeles FC and Club America to fill Leon's spot in the tournament.
The Club World Cup will take place from June 14 to July 13 in the United States with a $1 billion prize pool.
