Nicolás Larcamón takes on the biggest challenge of his career with Cruz Azul

The new Cruz Azul strategist promises not only titles, but a legacy that will mark an era in the club.

A destiny that pulsates between challenge and glory

The air in Mexico City was electrified when Nicolás Larcamón, with the solemnity of a general before battle, pronounced the words that would resonate in history: “Today begins the most important process of my career.” It wasn’t just any presentation; It was the oath of a man willing to write his name with letters of gold on the soul of Cruz Azul.

The shadow of a giant and the weight of history

The shadow of Vicente Sánchez, the last hero who won a title for La Maquina, loomed over him like a benevolent ghost. But Larcamón, far from trembling, raised his voice with the conviction of a conqueror: “A club of this size demands perpetual achievements, not just memories.” He did not seek to emulate, but to surpass. I didn’t want a trophy, I wanted an era.

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The Argentine, with the cunning of a strategist who has fought a thousand battles in Puebla, León and Necaxa, did not arrive blind at the colossus of La Noria. He had studied every crack, every shine, every sigh of the team. “From the first approach, I knew that this was the challenge that my soul needed,” he confessed, while the spotlights illuminated his fire-filled gaze.

But alas, the road would not be easy. The fans, wounded by years of unfulfilled promises, watched with skepticism. Would he be the one? The one who would restore greatness to a club that sleeps on ten crowns, but longs for one more? Larcamón, with the eloquence of a poet and the firmness of a titan, outlined his vision: “There will be no shortcuts. We will build a team that transcends time.”

And then, as if fate itself heard, his words became a prophecy. He spoke of consistency, of identity, of a game that would make Azteca tremble. “Ambitions are maximum, but they are achieved step by step,” he warned, while journalists took frantic notes. It was the beginning of a revolution, and everyone knew it.

The story of Larcamón and Cruz Azul has barely begun, but each syllable predicted drama, passion and, perhaps, redemption. Will this Argentine manage to carve his name among the gods of Mexican football? Time, that implacable judge, will have the last word.

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Scoring fever in the World Cup: 121 goals in 40 games

The 2026 World Cup registers 25% more goals than in 2022; the ball and added time are key.

The 2026 World Cup is breaking scoring records. In the first 40 games, 121 goals have been scored, 25% more than in the same period of Qatar 2022. The average per game is three goals, and only three duels ended without goals.

What is the reason for this increase?

FIFA attributes part of the phenomenon to the new ball, designed with deep seams for “optimal stability in flight.” Players and coaches agree that the ball shoots out at high speed. “He’s as fast as a cannonball,” Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said. “If you kick in the right position, it’s extremely difficult to save.”

The added time also plays a role. Hydration breaks, new in this tournament, lengthen matches and generate more opportunities. In addition, the expansion to 48 teams increased the talent gap between the teams.

Protagonist leagues and clubs

More than half of the goals were scored by players from the three main European leagues: England (28), Germany (16) and Spain (11). The Premier League tops the list. In the Netherlands 5-1 Sweden duel, the six goals were scored by players who play in the Premier League.

“The Premier League is more intense than this World Cup,” commented Arsenal’s Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli. “But it is still a very nice tournament, with high quality matches.”

Real Madrid has six goals (three from Mbappé, two from Vinícius Júnior, one from Bellingham). Liverpool contributes five; Bayern Munich, four. Lionel Messi, with Inter Miami, scored a hat trick in Argentina’s debut and two more later. The MLS registers eight goals in total.

Record within reach?

The current tournament is on track to surpass the 172 goals of Qatar 2022. Although the comparison is not exact – this year there are 104 games compared to 64 – the current pace projects 194 goals in 64 games. The trend was already seen in the Champions League: 3.47 goals per game last season, a historical record.

With 88 different scorers and eight own goals, the offensive party does not let up. The World Cup continues to show that, when there is talent and a ball that flies, the rival goal is always in danger.

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Norway defeats Senegal and approaches the round of 16 of the World Cup

Norway beats Senegal 3-2 with a double from Haaland and dreams of leading its group.

Norway remains firm in the World Cup

The last time his country played in a World Cup, Erling Haaland was not born. 28 years later, he is mainly responsible for Norway reaching the final round as runner-up in Group I. At the New York New Jersey stadium, the Vikings defeated Senegal (3-2).

A header from Kristoffer Ajer in the 3rd minute, miraculously saved by Édouard Mendy, was the first warning. As happened against France, the Teranga Lions paid dearly for their defensive errors. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (43′) took advantage of a bad clearance by Kalidou Koulibaly to open the scoring. Haaland could have increased the lead before the break after stealing the ball from Mendy, but his shot went off the post.

In the second half, Haaland (47′) scored his first goal after an assist from Martin Ødegaard. Ismaïla Sarr (53′ and 90+2) brought Senegal closer, but the Manchester City star scored with a double (58′) after a cross from Patrick Berg. He has four goals in two games in his World Cup debut. With Norway he has 59 goals in 52 games.

Norway had two wins in eight World Cup matches before this tournament. Now they have equaled that mark in their first two games and are looking to qualify as the leader of the group. To do this, they will face France next Friday on the last day.

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Messi guides Argentina and the fans dream of the title

Argentine fans celebrate victory over Austria with two goals from Messi.

Celebration in Buenos Aires

Fans of the Argentine national team gathered this Monday in several parks in the capital to celebrate another performance by Lionel Messi in the 2026 World Cup. The captain scored both goals in the 2-0 victory over Austria, played in Dallas, corresponding to the second date of Group J.

In Seeber Square, in Palermo, a giant screen brought together hundreds of supporters. Omar, arriving from Rosario – Messi’s hometown, 300 kilometers to the north – saw him “sharp, as always, very good.” And he added: “For me we are here to win the Cup again.”

Another meeting point was Plaza San Martín, in Retiro, where office workers and fans celebrated the notable presentation of the 10.

Messi, who will turn 39 on June 24, became the top scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, surpassing German Miroslav Klose. He achieved it in 28 games.

“I suffered a lot and now I am happy, calmer, enjoying Messi’s goals. We are doing well and I trust the team a lot,” said Eliana.

Fernanda was “excited” and “happy”, excited about a new title after Qatar 2022. Gonzalo acknowledged “some complications in the midfield due to pressure from Austria at the beginning, but the National Team was quite solid later with the modifications.” Carolina stated that Argentina played “very well” and has “the greatest, which is number 10.”

Martín, hugging his son, described the experience as “beautiful, everything very nice, we are very excited, with two great goals from Messi and now we are going for the fourth.” María Fernanda, from Costa Rica, praised the “great atmosphere.”

Argentina is seeking its fourth World Cup, after those in 1978, 1986 and 2022. Their next match will be on Saturday, June 27 against Jordan, also in Dallas, for the last date of the group.

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