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Mexican Senate football promotion debate

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The Mexican Senate is advancing a legislative initiative to restore the promotion and relegation system in professional soccer. Senator Clemente Castañeda of Movimiento Ciudadano has proposed amending the General Law of Physical Culture and Sport to mandate ‘sporting merit’ as a legal obligation for national sports associations, including the Mexican Football Federation (FMF). The current closed competition model, which suspended the promotion and relegation system in 2020 as a temporary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, has faced criticism for limiting professional mobility and creating a closed market. During Senate forums, such as the ‘Fuera de Lugar’ session, legal experts, journalists, and players highlighted the economic and sporting impacts of this structure. structure, noting that the current system was driven by economic models rather than sporting merit. Serious allegations of misconduct have emerged during the debate. Atlético Morelia goalkeeper Roberto Galán reported that players expressing dissatisfaction have faced threats regarding their contracts and professional continuity. Furthermore, club officials officials, including Leones Negros president Alberto Castellanos, have claimed they faced reprisals for seeking legal recourse through the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Despite invitations, FMF commissioner Mikel Arriola and Liga MX president Francisco Iturbide have not attended legislative discussions or responded to inquiries. As the Senate moves forward, the initiative faces potential scrutiny regarding FIFA’s regulations concerning the autonomy of national football associations. Additionally, the National Antitrust Commission is currently investigating professional football for potential monopolistic practices.

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  1. 2026-09-22 06:22 UTC Mexican Senate football promotion debate
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  4. 2026-09-21 23:23 UTC Mexican Senate football promotion debate
  5. 2026-09-21 21:18 UTC Mexican Senate football promotion debate

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