Qatar 2022 He was summoned several dates of the Qualifiers
SWell, the Qualifiers ended a month ago. The news that reaches Ecuador is not good. After a long trial, I know that it has just been determined that Byron Castillo, cited several by Gustavo Alfaro is Colombian. The Barcelona player was born in Tumaco, Nario.
The record that “dooms” the player. Photo: Sebastian Bejarano.There are several versions that are handled and everything that could happen with Ecuador and its participation in the World Cup. It is an issue that the lawyers in Conmebol, FIFA and even the TAS will begin to handle. What is clear is that the player was present in eight games for the Qualifiers. Play against Paraguay, Venezuela, Chile, Uruguay and Bolivia.
The supposed inclusion of a player from another country could bring serious problems to Ecuador. The Selection directed by Gustavo Alfaro could become attached to the Conmebol regulations that indicate a period of 48 hours post match to request the points of the same in case of any regulatory irregularity. Likewise, they can allege that Castillo has lived in the country for more than five years and would make him naturalized, even though there was no such document.
It is complicated and it is unknown, in most cases, how Conmebol and FIFA can act. If they take away the points and give them to the rivals in which Castillo participated, Chile will be the main beneficiary. Colombia cannot get excited so far.
If the supposed bad inclusion of the Colombian player occurs. Ecuador will lose the points of the teams they faced. Hypothetically, this is how the table of the South American Qualifiers would look like:
- Brazil | 45 points
- Argentinian | 41 points
- Uruguay | 28 points
- Chile | 24 points
- Peru | 24 points (playoff)
- Colombia | 23 points
- Paraguay | 19 points
- Bolivia | 18 points
- Venezuela | 13 points
- Ecuador | 12 points
