Mexican side removed from Club World Cup

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Mexican side Leon have been removed from this summer’s Club World Cup by FIFA.

They were due to be Chelsea’s first opponents in the group stage in June – but have been kicked out for failing to meet regulations on multi-club ownership.

FIFA says a replacement team will be announced “in due course”.

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Neil Lennon has been appointed as the new manager of Scottish Championship strugglers Dunfermline.

The former Celtic boss takes over on a contract until the end of the season.

Dunfermline are second from bottom with seven matches to play.