Claudia Sheinbaum criticizes lack of promotion and relegation in Mexican football

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed personal criticism regarding the current competition format of Mexican football, specifically the suspension of promotion and relegation between divisions. During a press conference, Sheinbaum questioned why the country maintains a system without open competition, noting that it is unusual for a major league to lack these mechanisms.

While expressing surprise at the model, Sheinbaum clarified that her comments are a personal opinion and that the federal government cannot intervene in the decisions of the Mexican Football Federation (FMF). She emphasized that the federation is an independent entity with its own mechanisms to resolve such controversies.

The issue has also been a subject of discussion in the Senate, where stakeholders have debated the consequences of the current structure, including concerns over the monopolization of competition. Additionally, the President encouraged football clubs to invest more in youth academies to foster talent development.