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Mexican Clubs Demand Return of Promotion, Relegation System

5/20/2025

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Ten second-division clubs in Mexico are taking a stand, filing a claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against Liga MX and the Mexican Football Federation. They demand the return of promotion and relegation for the 2025-2026 season, asserting that the FMF's silence jeopardizes their financial future and undermines the integrity of the sport.

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Ten second-division clubs in Mexico are taking a stand, filing a claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against Liga MX and the Mexican Football Federation. They demand the return of promotion and relegation for the 2025-2026 season, asserting that the FMF's silence jeopardizes their financial future and undermines the integrity of the sport.