Emilio Azcárraga and Jesús Martínez met with Alejandro Domínguez, President of Conmebol.
The Libertadores cup It is one of the most important club tournaments and Mexicowas a constant protagonist for nearly two decades until the conmebol decided to adjust the calendar for the 2017 edition, forcing the Liga MX teams to no longer participate. But that situation is turning around.
And it is that Alejandro Domínguez, president of Conmebol, made an invitation Lion And Pachuca early April 2022 to play the tournament. The post was also published on the Fiera’s Twitter account and sparked all sorts of speculation about Mexico’s possible return to South American tournaments.
“I repeat my participation so that you come back and that you at least cheer up and play the Copa Libertadores. Just like you did in the South American Cup, you can place one of your plaques in the Copa Libertadores,” Domínguez said in his message to Jesús Martínez, president of the Pachuca Group.
CONCACAF SUPPORT IS NECESSARY
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According to what Mikel Arriola told exclusive to GOALthe possible return to the Libertadores does not depend on Liga MX or Conmebol, and yes from Concacafwho must give permission to participate in these tournaments.
It had to be because of this obstacle strengthen the relationship with MLS, creating tournaments like leagues cupHe All Star game and the champion cup. They will also participate from 2023 47 teams in the Leagues Cup, already included as an official Concacaf tournament.
THEY WANT TO RETURN ASAP
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However, despite the recent union with MLS, President Mikel Arriola revealed that improving relations with Concacaf could regardingOpen doors too early to participate in the South American tournaments.
“As we get closer with Concacaf, every effort of play with other confederates, as the case of Conmebol is reinforced. If we have an official tournament between Mexico and the United States, Concacaf official, that chance is greater. Otherwise we would be far away, without a doubt the goal is to play against the best all the time.”
Recently, David Faitelson, a journalist for the ESPNcalled that Emilio Azcarraga And Jesus Martinez They met with the president of Conmebol, Alejandro Dominguez. In that meeting, the subject of the return of the Mexican teams to South America came up again. As far as is known, Domínguez has given the approval so that the re-inclusion of the Mexican teams in South American competitions can be given gradually. However, as already mentioned, everything will depend on Concacaf’s permission.
Source: Goal