FIFA announce Ecuador verdict after Chile bid to have them thrown out of World Cup
dailystar.co.ukWorld Cup after Chile's bid to have them thrown out of the tournament. The Chilean FA had aimed to take their place at the tournament after claiming to have documents which proved right-back Byron Castillo was in fact Colombian and not eligible to play for Ecuador.
Castillo played eight times for Ecuador during qualifying, but Chile presented evidence which included a Colombian birth certificate and a leaked audio recording with matching birth details.However, FIFA's appeals committee have rejected their appeal and announced that Ecuador will keep their place at the World Cup.READ MORE: Gareth Southgate told to 'grow up' with fans livid over Harry Maguire England selectionIn a statement, FIFA confirmed: “Having analysed the submissions of all parties and after a hearing had been conducted, the Appeal Committee confirmed the decision of the Disciplinary Committee to close the proceedings initiated against the FEF (Ecuador Football Association).“Amongst other considerations, it deemed that on the basis of the documents presented, the player was to be considered as holding permanent Ecuadorian nationality in accordance with art.
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