View Full Version : CONCACAF threatens to pull Mexico out of Copa Libertadores
Tick
11 Oct 2002, 07:11 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/m/world/news/reuters/20021011/reu-concacafthreatdc.html
sidspaceman
11 Oct 2002, 07:57 PM
How jealous is the hierarchy of CONCACAF. Seems like they cannot handle Mexico striking out and doing anything on their own. Do they believe that the Mexican clubs will take the CONCACAF champions league more seriously if they can not play in the Copa Libertadores.
Viking64
11 Oct 2002, 08:06 PM
I see it the other way.
MLS teams can qualify if they don't have to pre-qualify. And he's right, any team that placed second does not deserve to have to play pre-qualifying games.
here's to Mexico kick some SA butt.
MasterShake29
11 Oct 2002, 08:06 PM
Maybe this is to avoid another KC-Moriella Champions Cup situation. No Liberadores qualifiers = more open dates for CONCACAF Champions Cup games.
sidspaceman
11 Oct 2002, 08:11 PM
Originally posted by Viking64
I see it the other way.
MLS teams can qualify if they don't have to pre-qualify. And he's right, any team that placed second does not deserve to have to play pre-qualifying games.
here's to Mexico kick some SA butt.
The MLS does not have a contract with CONMEBOl so their chance to qualify is a moot point.
Various Styles
12 Oct 2002, 12:04 AM
The TFC's bad intentions are obvious. Especially considering the fact that the Mexican Clubs ardous pre qualifying is set by the MFL. The Conmebol never really set a pre qualifying standard for the MFL clubs. The TFC allready tried to take away Mexicos permanent guest status in Copa America and failed and now this. Most likely they are trying to muscle some money from the MFL... :mad:
CrewDust
12 Oct 2002, 12:38 AM
It sounds like CONCACRAP wants direct qualifyers from Mexico. It may be the MFL who wants the qualifing systems so they can make the money off of it.. For once I see some logic in what Blazer wants. Mexican clubs have shown they are as good as any club in South America and they should be treated as such.
EvilRick
12 Oct 2002, 02:18 AM
Dear CONCACA,
Take your filthy paws off of a good thing.
Sincerely
The FMF
Various Styles
12 Oct 2002, 02:34 AM
http://www.terra.com.mx/galeria_de_fotos/images/72/143261.jpg
Don Boppero 3000
12 Oct 2002, 03:04 AM
Why the hell don't Mexicans run the show in CONCACAF?
deejay
12 Oct 2002, 05:39 PM
Originally posted by bopper78
Why the hell don't Mexicans run the show in CONCACAF?
Nobody lets them. They're too big and have invested interests that are way too large. So since Caribean and Central American countries have a vote just like Mexico, Mexico is shunted aside.
Same thing happens in CONMEBOL, Argentina and Brazil will never run the show. The other countries won't let them.
condor11
12 Oct 2002, 09:42 PM
Originally posted by deejay
Nobody lets them. They're too big and have invested interests that are way too large. So since Caribean and Central American countries have a vote just like Mexico, Mexico is shunted aside.
Same thing happens in CONMEBOL, Argentina and Brazil will never run the show. The other countries won't let them.
conmebol dosnt screw around bra and arg
like concacaf does to mexico
Juan Luis Guerra
12 Oct 2002, 10:21 PM
Originally posted by sidspaceman
How jealous is the hierarchy of CONCACAF. Seems like they cannot handle Mexico striking out and doing anything on their own. Do they believe that the Mexican clubs will take the CONCACAF champions league more seriously if they can not play in the Copa Libertadores.
Again, you are confusing apples with oranges. I read the article. I think that the whole idea is to have Mexican clubs qualify directly and not eliminating themselves with a 4th division Venezuelan club.
condor11
12 Oct 2002, 10:54 PM
actually mexico plays agaisnt venezuela 1st division teams
Juan Luis Guerra
12 Oct 2002, 11:29 PM
Originally posted by condor11
actually mexico plays agaisnt venezuela 1st division teams
I know, but only in paper. But in reality we know that Venezuelan's league is the worst among in Commebol
El CHarro_NEgro....
12 Oct 2002, 11:35 PM
Originally posted by Juan Luis Guerra
Again, you are confusing apples with oranges. I read the article. I think that the whole idea is to have Mexican clubs qualify directly and not eliminating themselves with a 4th division Venezuelan club.
So innocent, so innocent its anyone who believes in Warner G...SS. The MFL had already tried to have a berth to the Libertadores Cup without the
pre-libertadores, but in words of the CONMEBOL: the Tournament its just for CONMEBOL teams. AND WARNER KNOW THIS!!!!
Does anyone think that if we invite Joe Republic to the "pre-pre" Warner can change his position?
sidspaceman
12 Oct 2002, 11:38 PM
Originally posted by Juan Luis Guerra
Again, you are confusing apples with oranges. I read the article. I think that the whole idea is to have Mexican clubs qualify directly and not eliminating themselves with a 4th division Venezuelan club.
If you has bothered to read what I wrote in the Mexican forum about what CONCACAF leadership is really trying to do instead of making personal attacks you would understand my post.
condor11
13 Oct 2002, 11:21 PM
Originally posted by Juan Luis Guerra
I know, but only in paper. But in reality we know that Venezuelan's league is the worst among in Commebol
thats why the current sytem works so well
mexico gives money to venezuela wich helps them make their league better
and mexico benefits by taking part in a serious comp
why fix something that isnt broken?
sidspaceman
13 Oct 2002, 11:24 PM
Because the powers that be in CONCACAF don't like the FMF.
Monkeyboy2000
16 Oct 2002, 12:49 PM
Originally posted by sidspaceman
Because the powers that be in CONCACAF don't like the FMF.
amen brother.
They do like the FMF money though, and they'll do whatever they can to get more of it.