By Carlos Ramírez Zago
Changes in Mexican Soccer
In view of the poor results of the Mexican national team in the last two years and the problems faced by Liga MX, a restructuring of national soccer was proposed.
At a press conference at the Mexican Soccer Federation (FMF), Yon de Luisa (President of the FMF), and Mikel Arriola (President of Liga MX) presented a series of structural reforms for Mexican soccer.
The new rules dictated by the FMF for Liga MX are:
- Eliminate playoffs.
- Put an end to multiple ownership.
- Decrease the number of foreign players to seven.
- Possible return of promotion and relegation by 2024.
- Three champions per year (Apertura, Clausura, and an economic prize to the team with the most points in the year).
- Increase the export of Mexican players abroad.
In addition to these new changes, de Luisa announced the creation of a new National Team Committee which is made up of Amaury Vergara, Alejandro Irraragori, Emilio Azcárraga, Ernesto Tinajero, Jorge Alberto Hank, and the President of the FMF.
Let’s hope this is for the good of our Mexican soccer.
Los Angeles Dodgers Retire the Number 34 in Honor of Fernando Valenzuela
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they retired the number 34 worn by Mexican pitcher Fernando Valenzuela.
«El Toro» Valenzuela played for the Dodgers from 1980 to 1990, was elected six times to the MLB All-Star Game, won Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards in 1981 in addition to winning two World Series.
With this news, Fernando Valenzuela joins a legendary group that includes Pee Wee Reese (#1), Tommy Lasorda (#2), Sandy Koufax (#32), Roy Campanella (#39) and Jackie Robinson (#42).
«All the people of Mexico will be happy and proud,» declared Valenzuela after receiving the news of his tribute.
A well-deserved tribute to the best Mexican baseball player in history, Fernando «El Toro» Valenzuela.
Abraham Ancer is Champion in Saudi Arabia
Mexican golfer Abraham Ancer was proclaimed champion of the PIF Saudi International tournament an event of the Asian circuit.
Ancer finished with a card of 261 strokes while the American Cameron Young finished with two more strokes than the Mexican for a total of 263. Third place went to the Australian Lucas Herbet who finished with 265 strokes, four strokes behind the winner Ancer.
It is worth mentioning that this is the fifth time this tournament, which is part of the Asian Golf Tour, was held and joins forces with Saudi Arabia to bring the best golfers on the planet to their country, thus being able to stand out in the golf community.
Ancer, 31, who already has the Emirates Australian Open 2018 and the WGC—Bridgestone Invitational 2021 in his trophy cabinet, is now crowned at the PIF Saudi International and becomes the second Mexican to win the Asian Tour since 1995.
«Very happy with the result and with my level this year,» declared Ancer after being proclaimed champion. Congratulations, Mexican!
Tom Brady Retires from the NFL
The winningest quarterback of all time, Tom Brady, announced his retirement from American soccer at the age of 45.
After playing 23 seasons in the NFL in which he achieved seven Super Bowl rings, Brady, who for many is the best player in history, decided to put an end to his successful career as an American football player.
Brady played in 10 Super Bowls, of which he won seven—six of them with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In 2022, Brady announced his retirement from the field, but a month later he announced his return to the gridiron to play his 23rd season with Tampa Bay. For 2022, after being eliminated during the season, Brady announced his definitive retirement from the field.
«I’ll get to the point right away: I’m retiring for good. I am truly grateful on this day,» he wrote on his social networks.
There goes a legend not only of American football, but a legend of world sport.
Tom Brady will be missed!
