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Mexican Second-Tier Clubs File CAS Complaint to Restore Promotion and Relegation

The lawsuit challenges the pandemic-era suspension, with a decision expected by year-end as governance tensions rise in Mexican soccer.

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A view of the signage at the entrance of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), in Lausanne, Switzerland February 7, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Overview

  • Eleven second-division teams from Liga de Expansión have filed a formal complaint with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against Liga MX and the FMF.
  • The clubs demand the reinstatement of promotion and relegation for the 2025-26 season, arguing the current suspension was meant to be temporary.
  • Concerns have been raised over FMF's perceived push for a permanent closed-league model, similar to Major League Soccer.
  • The complaint also highlights issues of multi-club ownership in Liga MX, with four groups controlling two teams each, raising competitive integrity concerns.
  • The FMF has stated it has not yet been notified of the CAS proceedings, while stakeholders plan General Assemblies on May 26–27 to discuss next steps.