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The Star
2 days ago
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- The Star
Soccer-CONCACAF monitoring situation in Los Angeles ahead of Gold Cup opener
FILE PHOTO: Mar 20, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; A general view of SoFi Stadium before the Concacaf Nations League semifinal matches. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images/File Photo (Reuters) -CONCACAF, soccer's governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean, said on Wednesday it was in "close and ongoing communication" with local officials as protests in Los Angeles continue, raising concerns ahead of the Gold Cup's opening match at SoFi Stadium. The tournament begins on Saturday with Mexico facing the Dominican Republic, but tensions remain high across parts of the city following a series of immigration raids that sparked widespread demonstrations. "The safety and well-being of all participants, fans, and stakeholders is the Confederation's highest priority," CONCACAF said in a statement. "We will continue to actively monitor developments as we work toward delivering a world-class tournament that highlights the best of our sport in a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all, starting with the opening match on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Los Angeles." Los Angeles is also preparing to host matches for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, with Paris St Germain taking on Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday. (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico CityEditing by Toby Davis)
Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
LAFC and Club America to contest Club World Cup playoff on May 31
FILE PHOTO: Oct 16, 2024; San Diego, CA, USA; Club America fans wave flags during a game between Club America and the San Diego Wave FC at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images/File Photo REUTERS FILE PHOTO: May 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles FC fans react before the match against the Seattle Sounders at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images/File Photo REUTERS LAFC and Club America to contest Club World Cup playoff on May 31 Los Angeles FC and Club America will play their Club World Cup qualifying playoff match on May 31 at the BMO Stadium, home of LAFC, for a place in the group stage of the 32-team tournament, world soccer's governing body FIFA announced on Friday. The playoff is being held to decide the 32nd team after Club Leon were kicked out of the tournament due to an ownership rule breach. The Mexican club also had their appeal rejected at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. FIFA said in March that Club Leon and Pachuca did not meet regulations on multi-club ownership. However, Pachuca's spot in the June 14-July 13 tournament was unaffected. LAFC were runners-up to Club Leon in the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League while Club America were the top-ranked team in the Club World Cup confederation ranking at the end of the Champions Cup staged in 2024. The winner of the playoff will go into Group D alongside Brazil's Flamengo, Tunisian club Esperance de Tunis and Premier League side Chelsea. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
