Carlos Vela: for or against the merger between MLS and Liga MX?

While at the executive level an intention has been generated to carry out a merger between Liga MX and Major League Soccer (MLS), to generate a high-level competition in North America, among soccer players the idea is not entirely pleasant, and proof of This is the word of the Mexican Carlos Vela.

In the previous to the start of the 2021 season of the American league, the Los Angeles FC forward was consulted about this possibility and made it clear that, for logistical reasons, he sees the unification of both competitions unlikely, and also believes that the two they can grow separately.

"Today it is complicated, and just having to travel from one country to another is not entirely easy, it is not in my hands, but I believe that the two separate leagues are good, each one has its own history. I don't know how serious the possible merger is", Vela said.

Another aspect that the Cancun-born touched in the meeting with the media was the massive departure of players from the American league to European football, about which he said that "this league has shown that it is a springboard to reach Europe, the players Those who have arrived have shown their level. We will try to be better and if they have the opportunity, I hope more people will come out".