Liga MX Sucks (and Here’s the Real Reason Why)

If you grew up watching Liga MX, back when it was Fútbol de Primera División, you remember what real competition looked like — grit, pride, and dreams of promotion.Fast forward to today... and something feels off.

The league is flashy, but lifeless. Money flows, but the passion doesn’t.So, what happened to Mexican soccer?

Let’s break it down.

1. The System Is Broken

The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) runs everything in Mexican soccer — from Liga MX to the national team.But here’s the catch: the FMF’s president is a politician, not a footballer. Someone who failed in public office and landed a “backup job” running Mexico’s most beloved sport.

That’s like putting a chef in charge of NASA — it just doesn’t make sense.

The result?A system that prioritizes image, sponsors, and profits over performance, fans, and development.

2. No Promotion, No Accountability

When Liga MX owners eliminated promotion and relegation, they destroyed the soul of competition.

In world football, promotion and relegation are sacred.

• Promotion = top lower-league teams move up.

• Relegation = bottom top-league teams move down.

Without this system, there’s no fear, no risk, no fight.Teams can finish last and still survive — no consequences, no improvement, no urgency.

And fans notice. Without stakes, matches feel like exhibitions.

In short: no relegation = no reason to care.

3. Greed Over Growth

Liga MX clubs overprice their players to the point of absurdity.

A young player in Tijuana might be valued at $8 million USD, while European clubs can sign four top prospects from Argentina or Colombia for the same money.

That kills opportunity.It’s not about lack of talent — it’s that Mexican players are trapped in a bubble where owners value profit over progress.

And when big domestic clubs (América, Chivas, Tigres, Monterrey) offer huge contracts, players choose comfort over challenge.

The dream of playing in Europe?Buried under the weight of inflated egos and bigger paychecks.

4. The National Team Problem

Bad leadership trickles down to the Selección Mexicana.

The same “vacas sagradas” — or holy cows — get called up every time, not because they’re the best, but because they sell jerseys.

Meanwhile, hungry young players never get a chance. The result? A predictable, uninspired national team that struggles to evolve.

Until we fix the foundation — leadership, competition, and player development — Mexico will keep hitting the same World Cup wall.

5. The Bigger Picture

Mexican soccer doesn’t suck because of the fans or players — it sucks because the structure rewards mediocrity.

Without accountability, passion fades. Without vision, progress dies.It’s not too late, but it requires courage:

• Bring back promotion and relegation.

• Prioritize development over dollars.

• Demand transparency and football minds in leadership.

Until then, Liga MX will remain a rich league with poor results.

Final Thought

Liga MX used to represent the heart of the people — el fútbol del pueblo.Now, it feels like a business run by suits.

It’s time to remember why we fell in love with the game in the first place:passion, consequence, and heart.

“Fútbol is not about politics. It’s about pride.”— Futbol Soker MX

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