UE Santa Coloma Relegated as FAF Rejects Financial Appeal
Andorra's top football federation upheld UE Santa Coloma's drop from the premier league over economic woes, paving the way for Sporting d'Escaldes' return to the elite division since 2002.
Key Points
- FAF appeals committee dismissed UE Santa Coloma's challenge on Friday.
- Relegation ratified due to persistent financial problems preventing top-flight registration.
- Decision promotes Sporting d'Escaldes back to Lliga Multisegur after 24 years.
- Escaldes finished second in Lliga Grup Pirineu but lost playoffs.
The Andorran Football Federation's (FAF) appeals committee dismissed UE Santa Coloma's challenge on Friday, ratifying the club's relegation from the Lliga Multisegur due to persistent financial problems over recent months.
The decision upholds an earlier ruling by the competition committee, which had blocked the yellow-and-black side's registration for the top flight amid its economic issues. Santa Coloma's appeal failed to overturn the exclusion, securing an administrative promotion for Sporting d'Escaldes.
The Escaldes club placed second in last season's Lliga Grup Pirineu but fell short in the playoffs. It now returns to the premier division for the first time since its 2002 demotion.
Club owner Vinsky360, a Galician YouTuber, confirmed the development and expressed delight at the elite-level comeback after 24 years.
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