Since early 2020, Mexican professional soccer has operated without promotion and relegation between its top division and the second tier, a system described as a competitive limbo. This structural change has suspended a fundamental sporting principle within the national leagues.
Beyond altering the competitive format, the elimination of promotion and relegation has negatively impacted the professional futures and job stability of players competing in the country's second category, raising concerns among participants about the developmental nature of the league.
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