Chile to release fresh appeal to get Ecuador kicked out of World Cup

Chile to release fresh appeal to get Ecuador kicked out of World Cup

Chile intend to release an attraction in opposition to FIFA's choice to disregard their previous complaint concerning Ecuador's participation at the World Cup.

Nine-time tournament finalists Chile requested FIFA to research allegations that Ecuador used ineligible proper-lower back Byron Castillo of their a success qualifying marketing campaign.

The Federacion de Futbol de Chile (ANPF) stated it had proof that Castillo became born in Colombia and now not Ecuador, as said on his professional documents.

Castillo regarded 8 instances in qualifying, consisting of in a goalless draw with Chile in September and a 2-zero victory in November.

La Roja finished seventh, which means they simply missed out on a play-off spot, but felt Ecuador have to be expelled from the World Cup at their expense.

However, after looking into the claims made through ANPF, international football's governing frame FIFA rejected the attraction remaining month and showed Ecuador will preserve their region in Qatar.

Chile are persevering with to push their case, though, with their trendy secretary Jorge Yunge confirming on Thursday that a sparkling appeal might be lodged.

"We are completely certain approximately the conclusions of our investigations," Yunge said in a announcement.

"It's really clear the participant uses an adulterated Ecuadorean record. What is at stake here isn't simply a place in the 2022 World Cup, but the complete principle of honest play."

Ecuador have been drawn in Group A on the World Cup, which starts in November, alongside Senegal, the Netherlands and hosts Qatar.

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