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Mexico investigates soccer for possible monopolistic practices

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:51 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Mexico investigates soccer for possible monopolistic practices

Summary

Mexico's National Antitrust Commission (CNA) announced on September 14 that it has initiated an investigation into alleged monopolistic practices in domestic soccer. The inquiry follows fan complaints and protests from second-division teams regarding the lack of a promotion and relegation system. In 2019, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) suspended these systems, promising to restore them by 2026, yet no active plans are in place. The investigation could lead to significant fines against the FMF if any anti-competitive behavior is confirmed.

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Key Details

•CNA launches investigation into Mexican soccer on September 14.
•Concerns center on absence of promotion and relegation system.
•Second-division teams and fans have protested the current system.
•FMF suspended promotion and relegation until at least 2026.
•Possible fines for FMF could reach 10% of annual revenue.

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6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico launches antitrust investigation over alleged monopolistic soccer practices

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Mexico’s National Antitrust Commission (CNA) announced on Monday that it has launched an investigation into potential monopolistic practices in domestic soccer, prompted by fan complaints over anti-competitive behavior. Although the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) suspended promotion in 2019 with an agreement to restore it by 2026, no active plans exist to reinstate the system. Owners of the 18 first-division teams voted to suspend promotion and relegation for six seasons, arguing that it would help stabilize second-division clubs.
— Yahoo Sportsby CARLOS RODRÍGUEZ

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