Disqualified or not. FIFA makes the final decision for Ecuador

FIFA has made its final decision Ecuador national team. The team will not be suspended from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The FIFA Appeals Committee considered appeals by the Chilean Football Federation (FFCH) and the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) against the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s decision to remove a potential player. Byron Castillo. The football player participated in 8 matches of the Ecuador national team in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Qatar.

After considering the arguments of all parties and holding a hearing, the Appeals Board upheld the Disciplinary Board’s decision to drop the case.

Based on the documents submitted, FIFA decided that the player should be considered a permanent citizen of Ecuador in accordance with the FIFA Rules governing the application of the Statutes. The conclusions and decision reached by the Appeals Committee were brought to the attention of the interested parties.

Let us remind you that the reason for the investigation is the complaint of the Chilean Football Federation, which claims that Ecuadorian player Byron Castillo is a Colombian.