Liga MX tweaks rule on youngsters' minutes | OneFootball

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Following the recent League MX Owners' Assembly, it was agreed to modify the Youth Rule for the next season, increasing the mandatory minutes that teams must give to young players.

This measure aims to strengthen the development of young talent in Mexican football.

Last season required a minimum of 1,000 minutes per team with young players, and for the 2025-26 campaign the new requirement will be 1,170 minutes.

In case of non-compliance, clubs will continue to face a penalty of three points less in the general table.

One of the most relevant changes is that now all players born in 2003 or later will add minutes equally.

Previously, the count was proportional to the player's age: the younger, the more it contributed; however, this difference will be eliminated.

For national team players who cannot participate with their club, a formula will be established: the average minutes played will be multiplied by the missed games due to the call to the national team.

This time will only be added if the player accumulates at least 180 minutes in the tournament.