Mar 28, 2025, 06:02 PM ET
MEXICO CITY — León captain James Rodríguez and trainer Eduardo Berizzo prompt FIFA on Friday to rethink booting the Mexican staff from the Membership Global Cup.
León used to be axed closing week for failing to conform to rules referring to multi-club possession.
León and fellow Mexican membership Pachuca each certified however have the similar proprietor, Grupo Pachuca.
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“It is a giant injustice,” Rodríguez stated in a information convention. “In the event that they go away us out it isn’t going to be truthful and it’s going to be a stain on football. There are fanatics that experience purchased tickets and are in debt to pay for them. How do you inform them now that they don’t seem to be going to move?”
Rodríguez, the Golden Boot winner on the 2014 Global Cup, signed a one-year deal to play for León and one of the most causes used to be to play within the Membership Global Cup staged in the US this summer time.
“I am satisfied to be right here,” Rodriguez stated. “Whether or not or no longer we play within the Membership Global Cup does no longer alternate the truth that I wish to keep right here. That is one thing new for me. I by no means certified for a Membership Global Cup, and weeks ahead of they inform you that you’re out. I am hoping FIFA can do one thing.”
León captain James Rodríguez has hit out at FIFA’s choice to expel the staff from the FIFA Membership Global Cup. Luis Cano/Jam Media/Getty Pictures
León’s proprietor Grupo Pachuca has introduced it’s going to enchantment to the Courtroom of Arbitration for Recreation subsequent month.
“The CAS must rule in our prefer,” Berizzo stated. “We have now the fitting to compete, we didn’t destroy any legislation. The verdict is bigoted, there may be time to mend this.”
FIFA has but to announce a substitute staff however Costa Rican membership Liga Deportiva Alajuelense has put its hand up. Alajuelense requested FIFA closing November to put in force its multi-ownership regulations.
“The groups elevating their arms for the fitting to compete in our position must feel embarrassment about themselves,” León midfielder Andrés Guardado stated.
“This is a brutal injustice. If somebody has achieved issues improper it’s FIFA. Multi-club possession in Mexico has existed for a few years and FIFA nonetheless let us compete.”
In Mexico, beside León and Pachuca, 3 extra firms personal two or extra golf equipment within the first department. Grupo Caliente owns Tijuana and Queretaro, whilst Grupo Orlegi controls Atlas and Santos. TV Azteca owns Mazatlan and has partial possession of Puebla.
