Tension in the Dimayor

The tension in the Dimayor is high due to the refusal of the 'group of eight' to give up their image rights until the distribution of the money derived from the TV rights of the BetPlay League is rethought. Carlos Mario Zuluaga, president of the association, announced an extraordinary assembly for July 29, where the issue would be discussed.

The stance of the big teams

The stance of the big teams in the country, such as Atlético Nacional, Millonarios, América de Cali, Deportivo Cali, Junior, Once Caldas, Independiente Santa Fe and Independiente Medellín, is that 50% of the money should be distributed equally among all clubs, and the other 50% should be distributed in the form of prizes to the best teams in the respective competitions.

The warning of Alianza Fútbol Club

The president of Alianza Fútbol Club, Carlos Orlando Ferreira Pinzón, warned that the small clubs in Colombian football depend on TV rights to survive and that a reduction in these revenues could lead to the disappearance of most professional teams. 'The big teams have greater visibility of their sponsors, greater attendance. What a big team does in attendance at a match is almost what we need to be able to function for a year', he said.

The gap between big and small teams

Ferreira Pinzón also highlighted the paradox faced by these teams, pressured by the expectations of their fans to achieve titles, despite being unable to sign big-name players. 'We would be called to disappear if there is no fair and equitable distribution', he prophesied.

The current situation

The situation seems to be far from generating the consensus sought by the big teams within the Dimayor. The extraordinary assembly scheduled for July 29 could be a turning point in the discussion on the distribution of TV rights.

Colombia's last presentation was a 0-0 draw against Switzerland on July 7, 2026. Recently, Colombia has maintained a good streak, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, without suffering any defeats. This uninterrupted streak is a good sign for the team in the current competition.