Sebi Salazar recaps Mexico’s humbling defeat to Argentina, which was Tata Martino’s first loss as El Tri manager.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s football federation and Liga MX is set to crack down on the controversial goalkeeper chant that FIFA has ruled anti-gay, with clubs set to play behind closed doors if it continues and the FMF fearful of not making Qatar 2022 if it occurs regularly during World Cup qualifying.
The chant used by some fans at Mexico national team and Liga MX games — as well as in other Latin American countries — is aimed towards opposition goalkeepers as they are running up to take goal kicks….
Edson Alvarez didn’t want to hear Frank De Boer’s criticism of his play.
Mexico international Edson Alvarez was unhappy with Ajax youth coach and club legend Ronald de Boer’s comments about the 21-year-old lacking the creativity to play as a central midfielder against certain teams.
De Boer suggested that he wasn’t yet sure whether Alvarez is best suited to playing at center-back or in midfield, questioning whether the Mexican possesses enough invention in games in which Ajax is dominating possession.
“Against Valencia or Chelsea, which are good teams and have quality…
Craig Burley says Zlatan Ibrahimovic reminds him of Ruud Gullit late in his career and lays out how Zlatan would fare if he returned to Europe.
The future of Zlatan Ibrahimovic at LA Galaxy will be decided at the end of the season, with no talks scheduled before then, the club’s GM Dennis te Kloese told ESPN Deportes.
Ibrahimovic has a club-record 26 goals in 25 games this season for the Galaxy, who are looking to clinch a playoff spot as the regular season comes to an end, and any talk of extending the Sweden legend’s time in MLS will have to wait until the season is concluded.
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Craig Burley says Zlatan Ibrahimovic reminds him of Ruud Gullit late in his career and lays out how Zlatan would fare if he returned to Europe.
The future of Zlatan Ibrahimovic with the LA Galaxy will be decided at the end of the season, with no talks scheduled before then, the club’s general manager, Dennis te Kloese, told ESPN Deportes.
Ibrahimovic has a club-record 26 goals in 25 games this season for the Galaxy, who are looking to clinch a playoff spot as the regular season comes to an end, and any talk of extending the Sweden legend’s time in Major League Soccer will have to wait until the season is concluded.
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After Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s declaration that he’s the top player MLS has ever seen, Shaka Hislop shares his top five Designated Players of all time.
Craig Burley says Zlatan Ibrahimovic reminds him of Ruud Gullit late in his career and lays out how Zlatan would fare if he returned to Europe.
Wayne Rooney discusses the two things that he would change about Major League Soccer.
MEXICO CITY — Enrique Bonilla isn’t known for being brash. The Liga MX president is more comfortable in the day-to-day decision-making of running Mexico’s first division than he is in front of the media. But when it comes to the alliance between Liga MX and MLS, Bonilla is direct: he’s adamant that the partnership is going to impact club soccer in North America in a major way.
“A huge success for sports in the United States and a huge success for football in Mexico,” is Bonilla’s take on what’s…
Alexis Vega’s goal and subsequent celebration in the Clasico Tapatio caused a stir on social media.
MEXICO CITY — Two of Liga MX’s biggest derbies took place on Saturday, with Chivas earning the bragging rights over Atlas thanks to a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara’s Clasico Tapatio and Pumas managing a 1-1 tie against 10-man Club America in Mexico City’s Clasico Capitalino.
Chivas’ victory was sealed when young Mexico international Alexis Vega cut inside from the left wing and launched a swerving, dipping shot from outside the penalty area that left Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas with no chance.
But…
Seventeen year old Efrain Alvarez has shown off glimpses of his enormous potential in his first season with LA Galaxy’s first team.
LOS ANGELES — The LA Galaxy’s 17-year-old forward, Efrain Alvarez, made his way out of Dignity Health Sports Park long after Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mexico national team midfielder Jonathan dos Santos and chart-topping pop star Becky G, and currently dating LA Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget, were long gone.
Alvarez showered and changed following the Galaxy’s 2-1 loss to Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup action on Aug. 20 before making the 30-minute drive back to his East Los Angeles…
Seventeen year old Efrain Alvarez has shown off glimpses of his enormous potential in his first season with LA Galaxy’s first team.
LOS ANGELES — The LA Galaxy’s 17-year-old forward, Efrain Alvarez, made his way out of Dignity Health Sports Park long after Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mexico national team midfielder Jonathan dos Santos and chart-topping pop star Becky G, who’s dating LA Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget, were long gone.
Alvarez showered and changed following the Galaxy’s 2-1 loss to Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup action on Aug. 20 before making the 30-minute drive back to his East Los Angeles home,…
Former U.S. goalkeeper Kasey Keller says Gregg Berhalter’s style of play “hasn’t worked” and he has to get better at making adjustments.
Head coach Gregg Berhalter shares his takeaways from the USMNT’s 3-0 loss versus Mexico ahead of their friendly against Uruguay.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — This international break compacted the Mexico national team’s longstanding existential dilemma into the space of a few days.
First up, last Friday, there was a confident and impressive 3-0 victory against a United States side in transition. Beating your rivals always brings a boost, but especially when it was so convincing, highlighting an apparent gap between the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in CONCACAF.
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Three different Mexicans found the net in Mexico’s 3-0 rout of the USMNT at MetLife Stadium.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is tipping Mexico to be a world power in the near future and heaped praise on Gerardo “Tata” Martino ahead of the friendly between the two at the Alamodome.
Mexico comes into the game off the back of a comfortable 3-0 win over the United States last Friday, while Argentina drew 0-0 against Chile the day before.
“We’re taking on a team that has quality and that, for me, will be soon be one of the best,” said Scaloni in a news conference, adding…