Club León lose appeal to play in 2025 Club World Cup

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Alex Waite·06 de maio de 2025

Club León lose appeal to play in 2025 Club World Cup

The Court of Arbitration have officially rejected Club León's appeal to play at the 2025 Club World Cup.

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The Liga MX club were originally removed from the competition for breaching multi-club rules, as the Grupo Pachuca also owns another team competing in the tournament.

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As a result, a spot has opened up for one more team and LAFC and Club América are likely to compete in a play-off game to determine the final place, worth an estimated $9.55 million.

The winner of that match will enter Group D along with Chelsea, Flamengo and ES Tunis.

🚨 Club Leon have lost their CAS appeal to be reinstated in the Club World Cup. - LAFC and Club America expected to now l face off for the final spot in a game worth at least $9.55m - Winner to enter Group D with Chelsea, Flamengo and ES Tunis
– terça-feira, 6 de maio de 2025