Víctor Montagliani, President of the Concacaf, revealed that the possible regression of the teams of the MX League depends on negotiations at the Confederation level
The President of the Concacaf Víctor Montagliani charló in exclusive interview with Fernando Palomo de ESPN about the possibilities of the clubs of the League MX vuelvan to the Copa Libertadores. The maximum responsible for the body that directs the balloon of the region declares that the regression of Mexican teams to the South American competence passes through the Confederations and not through the leagues.
Montagliani demonstrate that they are focused on increasing the level of the ‘Concachampions’ and recalls that the participation of Aztec clubs in a Conmebol tournament depended on the negotiations between confederations.
“To me, when there is competition between clubs, I do not want to talk to clubs, their discussions at the confederation level. That a club or a league has a confederation, for me it is not correct and we are embedded in our League of Champions ”, expressed.
On the other hand, in respect of the imminent merger between the MX League and the MLS, the President of the Concacaf recognizes that there are possibilities that he has many competencies and ensures that this new league does not represent an amenity to the interests of the region.
The Champions League is the only competition that can be classified in the Club World Cup. “For us it is not an amalgamation (merger), it is a theme that will have a future potential, ours is in the same month dealing with the leagues”, commented.
Respect of the Tigers’ debut in the Club World Cup with a 3-1 win over Ulsan Hyundai FC, Montagliani alabó the level of the feline team and considered that the leads by Ricardo Ferretti had real chances of advancing to the Grand Final.
“I think I’m in good shape. Gignac is on a great level and he thinks he has a great game against Palmeiras. I believe I have a great chance of advancing to the Final ”, indicated.
Ultimately, Victor Montagliani spoke about the changes in the format of the Champions League and signaled that the main objective behind the modification is to raise the level of the clubs and selections.
“For us it is to create a football level. Necesitamos crecer a nivel seleccions y también a nivel clubs. His most outspoken all to Central America is also for the Caribbean and the North, to increase the level, ”he said.