Liga MX Considers Stricter Player Conduct Rules, cites Domestic Violence Concerns
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Liga MX, the top professional soccer league in Mexico, is exploring the implementation of disciplinary measures mirroring those of the NBA and NFL, notably in response to issues of domestic violence involving players. The move comes after sanctions were recently levied against a player known as “Chicharo,” for violations of competition regulations.
A senior league official stated that the disciplinary Commission recently held a session resulting in monetary sanctions against “Chicharo,” with the penalties promptly communicated to both the player and the public. The official emphasized that the league’s current authority is primarily focused on upholding competition regulations.
Expanding Disciplinary Reach
However, Liga MX recognizes the need to address off-field conduct more comprehensively. The league is currently limited as a civil association in its ability to intervene in matters typically handled by the broader legal system. “Let’s see, we are limited as a civil association that has to enforce the competition regulations, but I think that now when we review our rules in December we can look for [ways] to give the Liga MX or the federation rules similar to those of the NBA or the NFL in order to transcend further into those areas that are today areas of the common jurisdiction of the authorities,” the official explained.
The proposed changes aim to grant Liga MX greater authority to act swiftly in cases involving player misconduct, particularly concerning image and messaging. “By image,by message,we should perhaps have more specific powers to act quickly in those cases,” the official added.
Existing Protocols and Future Review
Liga MX already has a protocol in place to address gender violence and discrimination. The official confirmed that complaints from teams, players, and staff alleging harassment or discrimination are currently investigated and resolved through internal channels.
The league plans to review and perhaps revise its rules during a scheduled meeting in December. This review will focus on identifying ways to expand the league’s disciplinary powers and align them with the more robust standards employed by North American professional sports leagues. The goal is to create a more proactive and impactful response to off-field issues that impact the integrity of the league and the safety of the community.
Here’s a breakdown answering the “Why,Who,What,and How” questions,turning the update into a substantive news report:
Why: Liga MX is considering stricter player conduct rules due to growing concerns about off-field behavior,specifically domestic violence,and a desire to protect the league’s image and the safety of the community. The recent sanctions against player “Chicharo” highlighted the limitations of the league’s current disciplinary framework.
who: Liga MX, its Disciplinary Commission, and senior league officials are driving the change. The actions directly impact Liga MX players and potentially the Mexican Federation.”Chicharo” was the player recently sanctioned, though details of the violation were not fully disclosed.
What: Liga MX is exploring changes to its rules to grant itself greater authority to discipline players for off-field misconduct, particularly concerning image and messaging. This includes potentially adopting disciplinary models similar to those used by the NBA and NFL. they already have a protocol for gender violence and discrimination.
How did it end? the process is ongoing. The league plans to review and potentially revise its rules in December. While “Chicharo” received monetary sanctions
