How Ecuador escaped being kicked out of World Cup over ineligible player
New evidence has surfaced just days before their appeal For only the fourth time in their history, Ecuador are set to appear at this summer’s year’s World Cup. The South American nation booked their place in Qatar by finishing fourth in their fiercely competitive qualifying section. For a short while in September, however, it was […]
3 years ago
Ecuador to keep World Cup spot following FIFA investigation
FIFA rejected a complaint from Chile Ecuador will keep their place in the Qatar World Cup after FIFA rejected a complaint from the Chilean Football Federation over an ineligible player. Chile complained about defender Byron Castillo, who they claimed had falsified documents to allow him to play for Ecuador, despite being born in Colombia. According […]
4 years ago