I'm born and raised in Tijuana, and I can say without a doubt that NFL is the most watched sport but not the most played. The most played is basketball followed by baseball, football and finally american football.
Note: When the Chargers were in San Diego, there was more support and followship of the league. Many of us considered them as our local team.
As for Mexico having an MLB/NFL/NBA team I think that the only one that has a chance is an NBA team in Mexico City or Monterrey. An NFL team is expensive to pay and watch, and an MLB team will have to compete with established local franchises which will not end well.
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I'm born and raised in Tijuana, and I can say without a doubt that NFL is the most watched sport but not the most played. The most played is basketball followed by baseball, football and finally american football.
Note: When the Chargers were in San Diego, there was more support and followship of the league. Many of us considered them as our local team.
As for Mexico having an MLB/NFL/NBA team I think that the only one that has a chance is an NBA team in Mexico City or Monterrey. An NFL team is expensive to pay and watch, and an MLB team will have to compete with established local franchises which will not end well.