Mexico football news
Here are some recent news and updates about football in Mexico:
Liga MX
- Club América won the Apertura 2022 tournament, defeating Atlas 2-1 in the final.
- Cruz Azul won the Clausura 2022 tournament, defeating Pachuca 2-1 in the final.
- The 2022-23 Liga MX season is set to kick off on July 22, with 18 teams competing in the Apertura tournament.
Mexican National Team
- Mexico's national team is preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which takes place from November 20 to December 18.
- The team has been training in the United States and has played several friendly matches against European teams, including a 2-0 win over Peru and a 2-2 draw with Japan.
- Mexico's squad for the World Cup is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Transfers
- Mexican midfielder Andrés Guardado has signed with Real Betis in Spain, leaving Real Valladolid after two seasons.
- Forward Rogelio Funes Mori has joined Real Sociedad in Spain, leaving Monterrey after six seasons.
- Defender Néstor Araujo has signed with Pachuca, returning to the club after a stint with Santos Laguna.
Other News
- The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has announced plans to build a new national team training center in the city of Guadalajara.
- The FMF has also launched a new initiative to promote women's football in Mexico, with the goal of increasing participation and visibility for women's teams.
- The 2022 CONCACAF Champions League is set to kick off in February, with Mexican teams Tigres UANL, Cruz Azul, and América competing in the tournament.