Mexican football figures advocate for return of promotion and relegation

The debate regarding the return of promotion and relegation in Mexican football has reached the Senate of the Republic. A legislative initiative is being prepared to regulate the system, following testimonies from players and representatives of the Liga de Expansión.

Roberto Galán de Morales, a goalkeeper for Atlético Morelia, criticized the current model, stating that the absence of promotion and relegation fosters mediocrity. He argued that access to the top division should be based on sporting merit rather than the ability to pay investment funds or purchase franchises, which can cost between 80 and 90 million dollars.

Miguel Herrera, manager of Atlante, also expressed support for the return of the format, noting that it is important to have consequences for poor performance. However, Herrera cautioned that clubs in the Expansion League must be prepared for the significant financial requirements of the first division, including maintaining multiple youth and women's teams.