🤬Mohamed holds nothing back, blasts Liga MX | OneFootball

Antonio “Turco” Mohamed has not only returned to Liga MX to make history with Toluca but also to position himself as one of the most critical voices of the current system. After achieving the championship in the Apertura 2025, the Argentine strategist took advantage of the Fox microphones to point out the structural problems that, in his view, hinder the growth of Mexican soccer.

Against the "MLS-ization" of Mexican Soccer

For Mohamed, Toluca's sporting success does not hide the need for deep reforms. The coach was blunt in asking that Liga MX not prioritize the commercial over the sporting, launching a direct jab: Mexican soccer must change to “not be like an American league.”

His proposals to elevate the competitive level are concrete: bring back relegation and end multi-ownership. According to the strategist, the absence of sporting consequences means that many teams compete without real pressure, which stagnates the quality of the tournament and reduces the demands on players and managers.

The End of the Play-In: A Step Towards Justice

The "Turco" also celebrated the recent decision to eliminate the Play-In for the next tournament. He considers this change an act of sporting justice, as it will force clubs to strive from the first matchday to rank among the top eight, eliminating the "relaxation" allowed by the previous format.

Despite having won two consecutive titles, Mohamed made it clear that his stance is based on his long experience in Mexico. His statements have reignited a historical debate in the Federation, confronting the pursuit of financial stability against the urgency of regaining the sporting pressure that forces competition at the highest level.

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