América Femenil defeats Tigres on penalties and wins the Champion of Champions

The video arbitration system was once again the center of the debate. In the match between Necaxa and Monterrey, the VAR had a determining role in the final score: 2-1 in favor of the locals.

Decisions that marked the meeting

Referee Iván Antonio López faced a complex afternoon. During the first and second half, the VAR assistants intervened in several plays. Each review changed the course of the game.

Fans question whether the system improves sporting justice or further complicates refereeing decisions. On this occasion, the VAR was the main protagonist.

Impact on Mexican soccer

The use of VAR generates divided opinions in Liga MX. This duel between Necaxa and Rayados is a clear example of how video arbitration can tilt the final result. The controversy will continue as long as there is no consensus on its application.

The Mexican signs a third place and the white jersey

Isaac del Toro completed his first Tour de France with a performance that will remain in the annals of Mexican sport. After three demanding weeks on French roads, the young UAE Team Emirates rider took third place in the general classification.

In addition, he was awarded the white jersey as the best sub-25 runner in the competition. No Mexican had achieved such a high result in the most prestigious event on the world calendar.

The last stage through the streets of Paris was the icing on the cake. Del Toro toured the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Place de la Concorde and the Louvre Museum, escorted by his team and by multi-time champion Tadej Pogacar. The image on the Parisian podium is already a symbol of the growth of national cycling.

Del Toro celebrated the closing with the satisfaction of having fulfilled his duty. Fans, rivals and specialists recognized his maturity and resistance to compete face to face with the best in the world.

The Baja Californian, just 22 years old, showed that the future of the Mexican pedal is in safe hands. His performance in France opens a new era for sport in the country.

Norris victory in Hungary

Lando Norris ended an eight-month wait in Formula 1. The McLaren driver took advantage of solid race pace and problems from his rivals to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday in Mogyorod.

The defending champion started from pole, but lost the lead to teammate Oscar Piastri in the second corner. Norris regained the lead after Piastri was delayed by a collision with Carlos Sainz Jr. while lapping a Williams. Norris left the pits ahead of Piastri and headed towards victory.

“The car was amazing today, well done guys, amazing. We were flying,” Norris said. “It’s nice to finally be able to do it all for you. It feels like a long time ago.”

Piastri abandoned with a broken gearbox. Max Verstappen finished second and Kimi Antonelli third, his ninth podium in 11 races. Antonelli extended his lead in the standings to 50 points over Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton, fifth, received another penalty for speeding in the pits. The Ferrari driver wrote on Instagram: “Sometimes you just don’t get anything.” The sanction added to a streak of three weekends with penalties.

The next race will be the Dutch Grand Prix on August 23, after the mid-season break.