Chelsea’s preparations for this summer’s Club World Cup have been affected by FIFA’s decision to remove one of its scheduled opponents, the Leon Mexican club from the tournament.
Blues go to the United States this summer among the favorites to enjoy a deep career in the tournament, initially drawn in group D Next to Leon, the Brazilian Giants Flamengo and Esperance Sportive of Tunisia.
Analysts will have developed research reports in the three parts but Chelsea Now he will have to prepare for a new opponent after FIFA confirmed that the Leon Club would be eliminated from the tournament due to the Multi-Club property rules.
Leon is owned by Grupo Pachuca, who also owns another side competing in the tournament, Pachuca. FIFA has not been satisfied that both can operate as separate entities and have made the decision to banish Leon of the competition.
“We are dissatisfied with this decision, which we will appeal to the highest court of appeal and the highest sporting court, since all the evidence and documentation that show that our administrative and sports independence was presented in a timely and transparent basis,” said a statement from Pachuca.
Leon added: “If the Leon Club avoids participating in the Club World Cup 2025 With the same rights with which he won a place on the pitch, we will pursue it until the end of the highest sports courts. “
In the meantime, FIFA has not yet named a Leon replacement, which theoretically would take its place to the group D next to Chelsea this summer. Blues have their own multi-club property model and could risk the same destination As Leon, if the French Sisters Club, Strasburg, is qualified for the same European club competition as Chelsea next season.
FIFA has been destined for a global prize of £ 775 million to reward all clubs that come out in the Club World Cup. The Chelsea is expected to put around £ 50 million for its participation, this reward may grow if they enjoy a deep career.
