Mohamed criticizes Liga MX: 'Mexican football has the fewest Mexicans'

Antonio Mohamed, the successful coach of Toluca, has ignited controversy with his sharp critique of Mexico's Liga MX. Mohamed, who has extensive experience in Mexican football as both a player and coach, argues that the league is dominated by foreign talent.

"Mexican football, the least it has is Mexicans, it has nine foreigners per team. You have nine foreigners and they are all national team players. When you talk about the Mexican league, you are talking about a foreign league," Mohamed stated in a recent interview. He pointed out that teams often field eight or nine foreign players, a significant shift from when he first played in Mexico, where the majority of players were Mexican.

Mohamed's remarks highlight a long-standing debate within Mexican football about the balance between foreign and domestic talent. While foreign players often bring a higher level of skill and experience, critics argue that their prevalence limits opportunities for Mexican players to develop and gain playing time, potentially impacting the national team's performance.

The coach's comments have drawn attention to the composition of Liga MX and its implications for the future of Mexican soccer. The discussion is particularly relevant as Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup.