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Caribbean Association Football: Mexico national team manager Jaime Lozano has bemoaned a decision to prevent Mexican clubs from competing in the Copa Libertadores.

Victor Montagliani, president of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), earlier revealed that FIFA had denied a request to allow Mexican sides to participate in South American football's premier club competition, reports Xinhua.

"I'd have been very happy if they allowed it," Lozano said. "I was able to play in the Copa Libertadores and it was a great experience to test ourselves against those teams. Everybody benefits."