Yon de Luisa , president of the Mexican Football Federation, ruled out that the decision to withdraw the away goal rule was recommended by FIFA and noted that the regulations were changed by decision of the directors of soccer in Mexico.
Although the decision made by the FMF coincided with those taken by UEFA and Conmebol to their competitions, has nothing to do with a mandate from the governing body of international football. “No, FIFA did not send any order or suggestion to remove the away goal, they are decisions of the MX League for the MX League,” said de Luisa.
CONMEBOL eliminates the “away goal”. From now on, all the goals of the CONMEBOL tournaments will have the same value, it will no longer be considered as a tie-breaking factor the many converted as a visitor. With this, it points to greater sports justice.
– CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) November , 2021
The decision of the “away goal” It could be expanded to Concacaf for the continental tournament, although the rule was maintained in the last Champions League, but the continental body is expected to adopt this position. In the case of Mexico, the decision was made independently.
Right after the decision made by UEFA and Conmebol, the FMF and the Águilas del América were accused. in changing this position as a method to “benefit” larger teams in the Liguilla , however, this has not been verified with the respective clubs.