Boca Juniors’ Costa Misses Club World Cup – Visa Denial
Ayrton Costa, Boca Juniors‘ defender, will miss the Club World Cup due to a visa denial. U.S. authorities blocked Costa’s entry,impacting the team’s lineup for the upcoming tournament. The denial stems from a 2018 incident,sidelining the key player who was slated to play a notable role. This situation forces coach Miguel Russo to reconsider his starting eleven, perhaps leading to a shift in defensive strategy for Boca’s opening match against Benfica and the role Marcos Rojo, a former Manchester United player, might now play.News Directory 3 keeps you informed on these crucial developments. With Costa out, the team faces challenges in their games against Bayern Munich and Auckland City. What adjustments will Russo make? Discover what’s next …
Ayrton Costa Visa Issue Sidelines Boca Juniors Defender
Boca Juniors will be without defender ayrton Costa at the Club World Cup after U.S. authorities denied his visa submission.The 25-year-old center back was part of the initial 35-man squad set to compete in the United States,beginning with a match against Benfica on Monday.
Costa’s visa denial reportedly stems from a 2018 attempted robbery case. He accepted a probationary sentence to avoid a trial. U.S. border agents can deny visas based on criminal convictions.
“We can confirm Ayrton Costa is set to miss the Club World Cup with Boca,” a club spokesperson said. “The defender was due to travel on Wednesday night but did not obtain the visa.”
Ayrton Costa, the January signing from Antwerp, was in contention to start for coach Miguel russo in the Group B opener. Games against Bayern Munich and auckland City follow. Marco Pellegrino, recently signed from Milan, is regaining fitness. This situation could lead to Marcos Rojo, formerly of Manchester United, starting Boca’s first Club World cup match in 18 years.