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FIFA have removed Club Leon from the 2025 Club World Cup tournament which is scheduled to take place this summer in the United States.
The world football governing body took the decision due to the Mexican club’s shared ownership with fellow Liga MX and CWC side Pachuca.
Club Leon had been drawn to play Chelsea in the competition later this year. But the Blues will now wait to learn of their new opponents.
Enzo Maresca’s men will still face ES Tunis and Flamengo.
According to FIFA, a replacement for Leon will be made “in due course”.
Pachuca however retain their place in the tournament as winners of the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
They will take on Real Madrid, Al Hilal and Red Bull Salzburg.
Leon and Pachuca have rejected FIFA’s ruling.
“We will appeal until its last instance and in the highest sports court,” Pachuca said.
