Both in Mexico and the United States, a nation that is home to millions of tricolor followers, the Liga MX It was one of the favorites in the American UnionHowever, in recent months preferences have changed. Lovers of the most popular sport in the world no longer bet entirely on watching a Chivas against America. Not even the final, and they have decided to appreciate the English Premier League.
The First Division of Mexico It also loses strength in the United States. A situation that should increasingly worry those in long pants who have always prioritized business over the sporting aspect. At some point profits will decline.
In accordance with World Soccer TalkFor decades, Mexican soccer was the most watched in the country of the stars and stripes. Even above the MLS itself, which despite having star players like Lionel Messi still does not attract attention at all.
However, in 2023 the unexpected change happened, football fans were more inclined towards the Premier League to watch matches on open, pay or streaming television. The most recent sample It happened in the last final of the 2023 Apertura Tournament of the Liga MX between América and Tigres that was watched by the same number of spectators as the English classic on matchday 17 between Liverpool and Manchester United.
2.21 million viewers had each of the aforementioned commitments. Poor numbers for Liga MX if it is considered that it was the decisive match for the title and that one of the most popular clubs it has, such as the Águilas team, played.
The Helltown Beer portal likewise conducted an audience study between Liga MX and the Premier League corresponding to the last two years. In 2022, around 900 thousand fans watched Mexican soccer. While in that same year nearly 800 thousand spectators watched English football.
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By 2023, there was a collapse for both competitions, but in that movement, the English Premier surpassed the Aztec football. The roles were reversed. With an average of 700 thousand followers who appreciated English soccer and Liga MX, it was reduced to 600 thousand viewers. In such a way that Mexican soccer had a drop of 30 percent.
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