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Liga MX orders reforms to strengthen refereeing after controversies
Liga MX commissioner Mikel Arriola ordered changes to refereeing after controversies in the Mexican league.
He directed the Mexican Football Federation and its Referees Commission to work on four areas: international certification, clearer criteria, consistent incident reports and a new technical committee.
The certification changes aim to improve how referees are selected for matches.
The league wants decisions and incident reports to be more consistent, with referees trained on the criteria and clubs kept informed.
The committee will bring together club representatives, the Referees Commission and independent advisers to improve communication and refereeing.
The federation and referees commission must regularly report progress to Arriola as they carry out the changes.
Liga MX Commissioner Mikel Arriola ordered reforms to strengthen the league’s refereeing system after controversies.
The measures include international certification, clearer and more consistent refereeing criteria, and uniform incident reports.
A new technical committee will include club representatives, the Referees Commission and independent advisers.
The Mexican Football Federation and Referees Commission must report regularly to Arriola on progress.
- Who
- Liga MX Commissioner Mikel Arriola ordered the measures. The Mexican Football Federation and Referees Commission are responsible for carrying them out.
- What
- A set of measures to reform and strengthen Liga MX refereeing.
- When
- The announcement was issued on October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Toluca, Mexico.
- Why
- To improve referee appointments, make decisions more predictable and strengthen communication among stakeholders.
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- Measures
- Four areas: international certification, clearer criteria, consistent incident reports and a technical committee
- Technical committee
- Club representatives, the Referees Commission and independent advisers
- Oversight
- The Mexican Football Federation and Referees Commission must report progress regularly to Arriola
- Statement
- Communiqué 38/2026, issued in Toluca on October 22, 2026
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