Fifa has disqualified Club Leon from the upcoming Club World Cup due to ownership compliance issues, as both Club Leon and Pachuca are owned by Grupo Pachuca. In response, the Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear expedited appeals from both clubs next month to contest the ruling. Additionally, an alternative proposal involving a play-off match for Club Leon's replacement is under consideration by Fifa. Costa Rican club LDA is also appealing for their inclusion in the tournament.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to expedite appeals from Club Leon and Pachuca after Fifa's removal of Club Leon from the upcoming Club World Cup.
Fifa's decision followed a compliance issue concerning ownership rules, stating both clubs, owned by Grupo Pachuca, were ineligible for the competition.
In response to Fifa's ruling, Club Leon has filed appeals to annul their disqualification and to be reinstated in the Club World Cup.
Fifa is considering a play-off match for the Club World Cup spot vacated by Club Leon, involving LAFC and Club America.
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