AC Bellinzona is threatened with exclusion from the Challenge League.
09.12.2025, 09:37
09.12.2025, 09:41
SDA
The Swiss Football League's licensing commission has refused to approve the sale of the Ticino club on the basis of the documents submitted and is withdrawing its license III, which entitles it to participate in the second-highest league.
Specifically, Pablo Jesus Bentancur wanted to sell his entire share package to Juan Carlos Trujillo Velasquez. The licensing commission noted "that the club had a very long period of time to prepare and complete its dossier and to submit the missing documents that could have led to the confirmation of its license".
Bellinzona has five days to appeal against the decision to the Appeals Body for Licenses. During this period and also in the event of an appeal, the suspensive effect applies, meaning that the Ticino team can continue to participate in Challenge League matches. Bellinzona are currently bottom of the table.
