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Boca Juniors Defender Ayrton Costa to Miss Club World Cup After Being Denied US Visa
- Ayrton Costa, a defender for Boca Juniors, will be absent from the Club World Cup in the United States after his visa application was rejected in June 2025.
- Costa's visa denial stems from a criminal case involving an attempted robbery in Bernal, Argentina, committed in 2018, with Costa still serving a probationary sentence.
- Costa, 25, joined Boca Juniors earlier this year after previously playing for Royal Antwerp in Belgium and was named on the squad roster for Boca's Group C opening match against Benfica on Monday.
- The club confirmed Costa did not travel with the team to Miami, and U.S. authorities' decision aligns with stricter visa policies related to criminal convictions.
- With Costa unavailable due to visa issues, coach Miguel Russo will be missing a key defender, as Marco Pellegrino continues his recovery from injury; consequently, January signing Marcos Rojo is likely to be in the starting lineup.
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Boca Juniors' Visaless Venture: Ayrton Costa Out of Club World Cup | Sports-Games
Boca Juniors defender Ayrton Costa is unable to participate in the Club World Cup after being denied a U.S. visa due to a criminal complaint. Costa previously accepted a probationary sentence for aggravated robbery, impacting his eligibility. The club confirms his absence as they face Benfica in Miami.
Herber setback for Bayern opponent Boca Juniors shortly before the start of the club World Cup in the USA. Defender Ayrton Costa is not allowed to travel to the mega tournament: The US authorities refused the Argentinean the visa and thus the entry. The traditional club confirmed on Thursday that Costa did not fly with the team to Miami. His application was at this time still at the US embassy in Buenos Aires – nevertheless, the defender was adm…
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Boca Juniors Defender Ayrton Costa To Miss FIFA Club World Cup 2025 After Being Denied USA Visa
Costa was involved in a criminal case over an attempted robbery in 2018 in Bernal, Argentina. His absence leaves coach Miguel Russo without one of his expected starters for the match against Benfica on Monday in the team's Group C opener. The group also includes Bayern Munich and Auckland City of New Zealand. Boca Juniors Defender Ayrton Costa To Miss FIFA Club World Cup 2025 After Being Denied USA Visa.
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