This archive report was first published on 20 April 2020.
On April 17, 2020, Mexican league soccer owners made a historic decision to suspend relegation and promotion between the country's top two divisions for five years.
The move was prompted by economic problems in the second division, known as Ascenso MX, which have been aggravated by the coronavirus pandemic. Liga MX President Enrique Bonilla stated that several current projects (clubs) are close to bankruptcy and in danger of disappearing.
As a result, the owners of the 18 Liga MX franchises voted remotely to suspend relegation and promotion. Each Ascenso MX team will receive $845,000 a year for the five seasons.
This decision marks the first time since the 1951-52 season that no teams will be moved between the divisions. The current season of the second division, Ascenso MX, will be canceled, and the 12 second-division clubs will form a developmental league for the coming season.
Published on April 20, 2020, by The Standard, Kenya.
