Leon disagreed with FIFA’s decision and said they would appeal the sporting courts of the sport if they had taken their place in the action.
“In the past few months, we have presented all the documents that confirm that Lyon is running independently in all economic, administrative and sporting aspects,” the club said.
The decision to allow both teams to enter by a Costarica club, Deportiva Al-Ajelense, who won the 2023 midfielder, has been challenged. That same year, Lyon was crowned by the winner of the Concacaf Championship, which was received by Pachoka in 2024, which was not affected.
Chelsea were supposed to face Lyon on June