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Javier Hernández begins a new stage in his career. The Mexican forward, known as “Chicharito”, is not retiring despite eight months without official activity.

Your destination is the United States. It will not be in the MLS, where he already played with the Los Angeles Galaxy, but in the USL Championship.

A return with another challenge

The Chivas youth player signed with Atlético Dallas. Thus, the 36-year-old attacker will look for minutes and continuity in a second division league in the neighboring country.

His experience includes participations in Europe with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and Sevilla. He was also a key player in the Mexican National Team for more than a decade.

The decision not to retire reflects his desire to continue competing. The footballer opted for a project that allows him to stay active and contribute his experience to a young team.

Atlético Dallas competes in the USL Western Conference. The club seeks to grow and sees Hernández as a role model on and off the field.

It remains to be seen if the forward regains his competitive rhythm after a long inactivity. The truth is that his return to American soccer adds interest to an expanding league.

Infantino responds to criticism

FIFA president Gianni Infantino launched a strong message against those he considers critics of the World Cup, accusing them of “spreading hatred and false rumors” about the tournament. In a 900-word statement published on his social networks, Infantino praised FIFA for offering “the best show in the world” and highlighted that the competition generated “joy and unity.”

“I regret that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all,” Infantino wrote, addressing “those who are behind their pens and papers, behind their screens spreading hate and false rumors.”

The noted controversies

During the World Cup, FIFA faced criticism for several issues: the denial of visas to Iranian officials, a Somali referee and fans; the alleged political influence of Donald Trump to avoid a sanction against Folarin Balogun; the high ticket prices; and commercial breaks during games.

Infantino defended his management: “Every city was packed with fans from all over the world. While they were celebrating, you were busy sowing seeds of hate.” He also assured that they worked to unite countries in conflict, referring to Iran and the United States.

Tensive relationship with the press

The president of FIFA maintains a tense relationship with the media. At his pre-tournament news conference in Mexico City — his first fully attended by international journalists since March 2023 — he suggested critics “calm down, relax.”

Additionally, Rep. Jamie Raskin of the US House Judiciary Committee requested documents on ties between FIFA and the Trump administration. FIFA has not responded yet.

Defense on Balogun’s red card

Regarding the controversy over the red card to the American forward, Infantino explained that “subsequent decisions not to sanction players in certain situations are routine.” FIFA deferred the sanction for a trial period, an unusual step that still has no written verdict.

Infantino closed his message with a call for reflection: “To those who spend their time and energy hating us, please take a moment to reflect, meditate, pray or watch a soccer game.” And he added: “Much love to everyone.”

An old acquaintance returns to the Eredivisie

Dusan Tadic is now back in the Netherlands. The 37-year-old Serbian midfielder signed a two-year contract with NEC Nijmegen, a club that surprised by finishing third in the Dutch league last season. That position gave him access to European competitions for the first time since 2009.

NEC will face Olympiacos in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The first leg will be played in Greece next week.

Elite career

Tadic was a key player in Ajax that reached the semifinals of the Champions League in 2019. In that campaign, those from Amsterdam eliminated Juventus and the current champion Real Madrid. In the emblematic 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, Tadic scored a goal and gave two assists.

Before his time in Amsterdam, the Serb played in Groningen and Twente. He then spent four years in the Premier League with Southampton. After a season at Al Wahda in Abu Dhabi, he became a free agent.

With the Serbian national team, Tadic retired after Euro 2024 with a record of 111 international matches, being the player with the most appearances in the country’s history.

His experience and leadership will be a powerful reinforcement for the NEC, which seeks to make its mark on its return to Europe.