Mexican Football Director Criticizes Netflix Deal for National Team Matches

El Universal reports on a sentiment shared by many Mexican football fans: the growing concern over the accessibility of the national team's matches. Duilio Davino, Director of National Teams, has voiced his reservations about the recent agreement granting Netflix exclusive broadcasting rights for the Concacaf Nations League and Gold Cup.

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The ideal would be for everyone to be able to see the National Team.

Davino's stance, articulated on the YouTube channel 'El Chapucer,' reflects a deep-seated tradition in Mexico where major football events are typically broadcast on free-to-air television. The move to a subscription-based platform like Netflix, while potentially lucrative, raises questions about alienating a significant portion of the fanbase who may not have access or the willingness to pay for multiple subscriptions.

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I don't know what will be done in the future so that more people can watch football and it doesn't have to be through a subscription.

While Davino acknowledges he doesn't fully grasp the business intricacies, his core principle is clear: 'The ideal would be for everyone to be able to see the National Team.' This sentiment resonates with the passion Mexicans have for 'El Tri,' emphasizing that the national team belongs to the people. The hope is that future broadcasting strategies will prioritize broader reach, ensuring that the excitement and unity derived from watching the national team are accessible to all, not just a select few.

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If it is for the benefit of people being able to watch football without a subscription, then go ahead. I don't know much about the politics of it, but I like and am interested in more people being able to see their national team.