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Eva Longoria Reaffirms Support for Relegation-Free Liga MX Model

She says the playoff-only system offers stability for Necaxa investors as second-division teams appeal the relegation freeze to CAS

Eva Longoria, socia del Necaxa, declaró que le gusta la Liga MX sin descensos. (Foto: Especial GH)
Los Rayos no han podido destacar desde que Longoria y sus socios compraron el 50% de las acciones del club
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Overview

  • In an ESPN interview, Longoria said the absence of promotion and relegation reduces emotional and financial pressure on club owners.
  • She reaffirmed her 2021 investment in Necaxa alongside Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney would have proceeded even with relegation risk.
  • Necaxa’s strategy emphasizes developing young talent and competing on a budget ten times smaller than top Liga MX teams.
  • Teams from the second division have lodged a dispute with the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the league’s suspension of promotion and relegation.
  • Necaxa plans to release a documentary series on Disney+ this season to highlight the club’s legacy in Aguascalientes.