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Ecuadorian LigaPro administrative and regulatory disputes

Overview

Tensions have risen within Ecuadorian football regarding league management and regulatory compliance. Initially, LigaPro president Miguel Ángel Loor called for a more balanced approach to public criticism, arguing that excessive negativity harms the industry’s image for investors. This followed disputes involving Liga de Quito, which filed complaints regarding match conditions and security concerns.

Following these administrative tensions, a regulatory controversy emerged involving Macará. The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) ruled in favor of Manta FC after determining that striker Néstor Caicedo was ineligible. Caicedo had participated in official matches for three different clubs during the 2026 season, violating regulations that limit players to two clubs per season. Consequently, Macará was notified of a three-point deduction, a decision that impacts both continental qualification and relegation standings.

Entities

LigaPro · André Carrillo · Movistar Peru · Alejandro Schneider · Liga Pro

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 20 sources
    Peru national team prepares in Orlando for friendly against USA

    The Peruvian national team is training in Orlando for a friendly against the USA, while domestic football prepares for Copa Caliente semifinals and Alianza Lima's upcoming friendly against Palestino.

  2. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    LigaPro president Miguel Ángel Loor calls for balance in football criticism

    LigaPro president Miguel Ángel Loor urged Ecuadorian football clubs to balance public criticism with recognition of successes to protect the sport's image following disputes with Liga de Quito.

Sources

ahora.com.pe · americamonumental.bolavip.com · apf.org.py · benditofutbol.com · br.bolavip.com · capital.pe · caretas.pe · colegio.pt · diarioelsolcusco.pe · elcomercio.com.ec · elmercurio.com.ec · expreso.ec · extra.ec · futbolizados.com · futbolperuano.com · larepublica.pe · libero.pe · studiofutbol.com.ec · trome.com · world-today-journal.com