Dark Mode
Blogs
TORONTO (Barrio) – Chile called on FIFA to remove Ecuador from the World Cup and replace them with Chile. Chile contends that its South American rival fielded an ineligible player who is in fact Colombian.
To support its case, Chile filed a claim, that contains registry documents, including birth certificates, showing that Byron Castillo was not only born in Colombia, but he’s also three years older than stated on the documents used to identify him as Ecuadorian.
Under FIFA rules, playing an ineligible player could result in consequences that could change the qualifying results in South America. Ecuador finished fourth WCQ, which begins in November.
Chile is demanding that Ecuador forfeit the eight qualification games in which Castillo played. If FIFA agrees, Chile will replace Ecuador in Qatar.
Source: The New York Times
Did you like this article?
Did you like this article?
Colombia has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, marking a major shift in its relationship with Israel after former president Gustavo Petro cut diplomatic ties over the war in Gaza. The October 14 inauguration follows the restoration of relations under President Abelardo...
Check the stickers on your next grocery haul. There could be a little Latin America sitting right in your fruit bowl. From Mexican avocados to Chilean cherries and Peruvian blueberries, the region’s agricultural reach stretches far beyond its borders. According to an...
For many people in Toronto, one question has become increasingly difficult to answer: Should I keep renting, or is it time to buy a home? With changing interest rates, mortgage qualification requirements, and uncertainty about where the market is heading, there is no...
For many people in Toronto, one question has become increasingly difficult to answer: Should I keep renting, or is it time to buy a home? With changing interest rates, mortgage qualification...
Canada's Latin music scene continues to grow, and here's another opportunity for Latin artists across the country to get the recognition they deserve. Submissions are officially open for...
Toronto, imagine waking up tomorrow morning $90 million richer. No more checking your bank account before ordering Uber Eats. No more complaining about grocery prices. And definitely no more...
0 Comments