The Universitarios and the Rojinegros were informed that they will not be able to register new players
FIFA bans Pumas and Atlas from registering new playersThe reason for the punishment is unknownThe clubs are seeking to resolve the situationJoin GOAL's official Spanish channel on WhatsApp!Join nowWHAT HAPPENED?
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee placed Pumas and Atlas on their list of teams banned from signing, meaning neither team cannot register new players until the sanction is lifted. In response, the Universitarios and the Zorros have already taken a position.
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"The Universidad Nacional Club reports that it was notified today by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee that it is unable to register its players. Our institution's legal department is already working on the necessary clarifications and clarifications to resolve this matter with the organization," Pumas said in a statement.
Atlas assured that all of the documents required by FIFA are in order, but because they were submitted after the established deadline, they were placed on the list, and they hope the ban will be lifted soon.
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The UNAM team is currently involved in a legal dispute with Dani Alves over a claim of unfair dismissal in 2023, but it has not been reported whether the disqualification is due to this reason.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Atlas has already begun its preseason training, while Pumas will report in the coming days to begin their preparations for the 2025 Liga MX Apertura tournament.