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7 days ago
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🚨FMF hits back at statement from Expansión clubs
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) officially responded to the statement of the nine teams in the Liga de Expansión MX who demanded the return of promotion by sporting merit. The response was published on social media and clarified the points raised by the clubs that went to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). The FMF emphasized that promotion remains open to teams that meet the certification established since 2022. "Promotion by merit is open," the organization assured, as long as the previously determined requirements are met in the Assembly. Similarly, the Federation clarified that the certification rules have not been modified and that, to date, only two teams have managed to comply with them. They also denied the lack of dialogue between Liga MX and the Expansion clubs, stating that there is communication during the ordinary Assemblies. "Certification for this season is ongoing. There are no sanctions or illegal withholding of the Improvement Fund," the FMF explained, adding that more than 1,100 million pesos have been delivered to the clubs in recent years. Additionally, they confirmed that Miguel Ángel Diez is the current director of the Liga de Expansión, and that the TAS will receive all necessary documentation.
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22-05-2025
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🚨Breaking news: FMF responds, insists promotion is still in place
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. The Mexican Football Federation has already made its stance known after denying an appeal against it before the TAS by 10 clubs in the Expansion League in favor of the return of promotion and relegation. Through an infographic, the FMF assures the existence of promotion in Mexican football, through a certification process that so far, no team has fully met. "It is in effect via certification. A club will be promoted when there are at least four certified teams at the start of the season and one becomes Champion of Champions," it specifies. For his part, Íñigo Riestra, Secretary General and Legal Director of the FMF, appeared before the cameras to "tell his version," because "half-truths have been told": Declaración de Íñigo Riestra, Secretario General y D.G. Jurídico, respecto a este tema: — Federación Mexicana de Futbol (@FMF) May 21, 2025 What they haven't mentioned is that a fund for improvements was also authorized, with significant sums of money to support all these clubs, with the sole intention that they could focus on making infrastructure investments and strategy for the growth of their League. Large amounts of money have been delivered to the expansion clubs and that's not being told," he pointed out 📸 Hector Vivas - 2022 Getty Images
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21-05-2025
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🚨 Breaking news: FMF responds to claim at CAS
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. In the morning, Mexican football was shaken by news about a lawsuit filed by ten teams from the second division with the CAS against the Mexican Football Federation. The clubs are reportedly demanding the reinstatement of promotion and relegation starting from the 25-26 season. The FMF, through a statement, has announced the following: "The FMF has not been notified of any proceedings against it by the Court of Arbitration for Sport." Advertisement Without a doubt, this is a story that will continue to develop in the coming days, and here at Onefootball we will keep you updated with the latest details. 📸 Leopoldo Smith - 2024 Getty Images
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02-05-2025
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🚨Disciplinary Committee announces ban for Diana García
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. After the injury Lizbeth Ovalle suffered in the Women's Regio Classic corresponding to the Quarterfinals of the Clausura 2025, the Disciplinary Commission decided to suspend Diana García, a player from Rayadas. Advertisement The Mexican Football Federation reported that Tigres Femenil requested García's disqualification, and this request was accepted on Wednesday. This Friday, the Disciplinary Commission announced that the sanction for the Monterrey player will be a one-match suspension. The incident occurred during the Return match of the Quarterfinals at the BBVA Stadium, when García committed a foul on Ovalle in the dispute for the ball. As a result, the Tigres player had to leave the field at minute 45, after the medical team's assessment determined that she could not continue. According to the medical report from the felines, Ovalle has a sprain in her left knee and a syndesmotic injury in her left ankle. However, it will be necessary to reevaluate her once the inflammation subsides to determine if she will require surgery. 📸 Azael Rodriguez - 2024 Getty Images
