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FIFA Expels Atletico San Cristobal for Match Manipulation

11/22/2025

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On November 21, 2025, FIFA expelled Atletico San Cristobal from the Dominican Football League (LDF) for alleged match manipulation.
The club violated Article 20 and will be demoted to the LDF Expansion League next season.
FIFA instructed the Dominican Republic Football Association to implement an educational program to prevent future manipulation.
Atletico San Cristobal sits bottom with two points from 12 matches, while LDF has 10 teams and began in 2015.

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On November 21, 2025, FIFA expelled Atletico San Cristobal from the Dominican Football League (LDF) for alleged match manipulation.
The club violated Article 20 and will be demoted to the LDF Expansion League next season.
FIFA instructed the Dominican Republic Football Association to implement an educational program to prevent future manipulation.
Atletico San Cristobal sits bottom with two points from 12 matches, while LDF has 10 teams and began in 2015.