Andorran team Pas de la Casa have been booted out of the top-flight in their country an hour before they were supposed to play a match.

Pas de la Casa have been removed from the Primera Divisio because they did not have enough players registered. They did not meet the minimum number of 16 due to work permit and residence issues.

It comes after the authorities found "irregularities" with nine of the club's players. Three were reportedly professionals and six more had student permits.

Pas de la Casa have therefore been relegated to the second tier, just an hour before they were due to take on Santa Coloma. They can appeal the decision, but the club is currently in turmoil.

A statement from the Andorran Football Federation read: “The Andorran Football Federation (FAF) informs that, in accordance with the resolution of the file issued by the Competition Committee at the meeting of November 4, 2025, FC Pas de la Casa is excluded from the competition in the 2025-2026 Multisegur Insurance League with the automatic loss of the category.

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"This resolution is based on the breach of article 47 of the FAF General Regulations, which states the following: Clubs must register a minimum of sixteen player licenses, who must be active throughout the season up to a maximum of twenty-five players for each of the teams that play in the senior categories of the First and Second Divisions. In the case of Second Division clubs, provided that they have a youth team, the minimum may be fourteen players.

"This number includes any type of license (amateur or professional). Failure to comply with this article will be considered a very serious offense in accordance with the provisions of the FAF's jurisdictional, sporting, competitive, disciplinary and ethical regime.

"For the disciplines of seven-a-side football, futsal and grassroots football, the number of players to register will be that established in the competition rules, in the relevant committees or in the corresponding rules of the game.' The sanction will allow FC Pas de la Casa to participate in the Second Division of Andorran football (Lliga Grup Pirineu) during the 2026-2027 season like any other club in the category. FC Pas de la Casa has 3 working days to submit the file to the Appeal Committee."

Last month, Pas de la Casa released a statement which hinted at their dire situation while hoping that a solution could be found.

It read: "FC Pas de la Casa would like to express its support for the Andorran Football Federation in these complex times for our sport. We are aware that the recent measures have generated concern in different clubs and, in particular, have had a significant impact on our entity.

"From the club, we adhere to the position of the FAF and trust that the dialogue between the competent institutions and the agents involved will soon allow a solution to be found that guarantees the stability and continuity of football activity in our country.

"In the meantime, we reiterate our commitment to respect and collaboration to contribute to a fair and constructive future for all Andorran football."

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