Arbitration Denied América Title; Concacaf Judge Controversy and Club Licensing Questions

Arbitration stripped América of the Leagues Cup title amid controversial refereeing decisions and club licensing disputes.

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Arbitration stripped Club América of the first title of the 'Almada era' in the Leagues Cup. ^[1] Erik Lira was absent from Cruz Azul training on Thursday after the club granted him special permission to stay with his family. ^[2] Lira's presence in the squad for the upcoming match against Santos Laguna is currently in doubt due to his absence from training. ^[3] Lira's transfer deal with the French club Monaco collapsed in the final moments of the French transfer market. ^[4] A penalty was awarded to Orbelín Pineda at the 12th minute of the match in Los Angeles, which the article claims was incorrect. ^[5] Cruz Azul is evaluating Lira's physical condition starting Friday to determine if he can play in the Sunday match. ^[6] The Concacaf referee committee selected non-Mexican judges, such as the Guatemalan Miranda, instead of Mexican officials. ^[7]

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Arbitration stripped Club América of the first title of the 'Almada era' in the Leagues Cup. · Record

Erik Lira was absent from Cruz Azul training on Thursday after the club granted him special permission to stay with his family. · RÉCORD

Lira's presence in the squad for the upcoming match against Santos Laguna is currently in doubt due to his absence from training. · RÉCORD

Lira's transfer deal with the French club Monaco collapsed in the final moments of the French transfer market. · RÉCORD

A penalty was awarded to Orbelín Pineda at the 12th minute of the match in Los Angeles, which the article claims was incorrect. · Record

Cruz Azul is evaluating Lira's physical condition starting Friday to determine if he can play in the Sunday match. · RÉCORD

The Concacaf referee committee selected non-Mexican judges, such as the Guatemalan Miranda, instead of Mexican officials. · Record

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