Mexico eliminated from the World Cup; Aguirre resigns and goes viral

Return of Raúl Jiménez to Wolverhampton

After playing the World Cup with the Mexican National Team and taking a few days of rest, Raúl Jiménez returned to England to face a new stage in his career. The Mexican forward returned to the Wolverhampton facilities, the club where he experienced some of his best moments.

The team now plays in the Championship, the second division of English football. Jiménez arrives after a season at Fulham, where he stood out but did not reach a renewal agreement.

Reception at Molineux

The attacker was greeted with a big smile. In a video shared by the club, he is seen greeting teammates and the coaching staff. Wolves fans celebrated his return on social media, trusting that he will be a key part of their return to the Premier League.

Jiménez immediately participated in training, generating emotional reunions. His return represents renewed hope for fans who long to see the team in the top flight.

Celestial victory in Los Angeles

Cruz Azul defeated Toluca 1-3 at the Dignity Health Sports Park and was awarded the Champion of Champions of the MX League. The Machine, directed by Joel Huiqui, imposed itself with authority.

José Paradela shone with a double, while Carlos Rodríguez added another score. Alexis Vega scored for Antonio Mohamed’s Red Devils, but it was not enough. The light blue ones were superior and deservedly took the trophy.

Next challenge: Inter Miami

With this title, Cruz Azul qualified for the Campeones Cup 2026, where they will face Inter Miami. The game will be played on Wednesday, September 16 at NU Stadium, home of the Garzas. The schedule is not yet defined and the transmission will be on Apple TV.

Inter Miami, with Lionel Messi as a figure, won its first MLS in 2025 and will now seek another international title. Grief promises emotions.

The Campeones Cup pits the MLS champion against the winner of the Mexican Champion of Champions. It will be a litmus test for both teams.

Infantino responds to the World Cup controversies

A week after the final, FIFA president Gianni Infantino released a statement against those he considers critics for “spreading hatred and false rumors” about the tournament. In a 900-word message posted on Instagram and the FIFA site, Infantino praised his organization for “offering the best show in the world” and generating “joy and unity.”

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

Recurring criticisms

During the World Cup, FIFA faced accusations for denying visas to Iranian leaders, a Somali referee and fans; Donald Trump’s alleged influence in allowing Folarin Balogun to avoid a sanction; unprecedented ticket prices and commercial breaks at every time.

Infantino defended that “every city was packed with fans” and that while they celebrated, critics “were busy sowing seeds of hate.” He added that FIFA was walking the streets of Canada, Mexico and the United States talking to fans and ensuring security.

Strained relationship with the media

Infantino maintains a tense relationship with the press. His pre-tournament conference in Mexico City was his first with full international attendance since March 2023. In Rwanda, after his re-election, he asked journalists: “Why are you so bad?” In Mexico he suggested that critics “calm down, relax.”

Additionally, Congressman Jamie Raskin requested documents on ties between FIFA and the Trump administration. FIFA did not immediately respond.

Visas and the Iran case

Iran played at least three games in the United States, but changed its training camp to Tijuana. Infantino noted that Iran “entered the United States without incident or conflict” and that they worked to “unite two countries at war.”

Among the fans denied a visa was Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, a Congolese fan known for his statue, who attended a match in Mexico. Infantino argued that “they mentioned the few people who were denied visas and overlooked the millions who were approved.”

Decision on Balogun

Regarding the red card to the American forward, Infantino said that “subsequent decisions not to sanction players in certain situations are routine.” FIFA did not revoke the card but postponed the sanction; The written verdict has not yet been published.

Infantino closed with an invitation to reflect, meditate or watch a soccer game. “Much love to everyone,” he wrote.