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Alajuelense Challenges FIFA's Multi-Club Rules in Court

2/6/2025

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Liga Deportiva Alajuelense has filed a complaint against FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The club alleges FIFA breached multi-club ownership rules by including Mexican teams Leon and Pachuca.
Alajuelense requests the replacement of one Mexican team based on continental rankings.
FIFA's rules prevent clubs from owning shares in other competing teams.
The expanded Club World Cup will take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025, in the U.S.

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Liga Deportiva Alajuelense has filed a complaint against FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The club alleges FIFA breached multi-club ownership rules by including Mexican teams Leon and Pachuca.
Alajuelense requests the replacement of one Mexican team based on continental rankings.
FIFA's rules prevent clubs from owning shares in other competing teams.
The expanded Club World Cup will take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025, in the U.S.