Costa Rican club threatens to sue FIFA

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Costa Rican club Liga Deportiva Alajuelense are asking FIFA for a spot in next summer's Club World Cup and will take legal action if denied. The club which has won 30 league titles, wants FIFA to enforce the rule that forbids clubs from the same ownership to participate in the tournament.

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Spokesman Marco Vazquez noted that Mexican clubs Leon and Pachuca belong to the same owner, Jesus Martinez, of Grupo Pachuca. "These are rules that FIFA established - there cannot be multi-ownership," Vazquez said.

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