A new complaint hits Chilean soccer before the end of the year. This is now related to the Second Professional Division, which stressed that it will not resume its activity in 2026 if important measures are not taken.
Through a statement, the twelve teams in the category denounced a serious economic crisis. Therefore, they demand a reduction in the tournament: going from 9 to only 7 months of competition.
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“In recent times it has even put two emblematic clubs on the brink of disappearance,” indicates the statement published this Monday, which includes clubs such as Santiago Morning, General Velásquez, Santiago City and Deportes Melipilla, among others.
“The current extension of the championship seriously compromises the financial sustainability of the institutions and deepens the precariousness of the players’ working conditions,” the document adds.
The crisis of the Second Division
At the same time, it is detailed that serious consequences have already been suffered due to the management of the ANFP and the calendar that was used in 2025. Especially due to the long pauses that prevented the lathe from being carried out normally. Which today has them on the brink of the economic abyss.
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“We reiterate our full willingness to dialogue and search for solutions. We hope that both the ANFP and the Sifup understand the seriousness of the scenario”, they reported.
In the text that was shared by important representatives of the competition such as Jaime Valdés, it immediately added hundreds of messages of support. Therefore, a solution to the conflict is expected before the season begins in January.
