Antonio Lozano
Mexico Insider
Antonio Lozano covers Mexico for Mexico Insider: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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National TeamRafa Márquez eyes first win as Mexico coach in USA showdown
Rafa Márquez faces his first Concacaf Clasico as Mexico head coach against the USA, a team he lost to six times as a player, in a key match to turn things around after two draws.
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Match reportMexico held to 1-1 draw by Peru in international friendly
Mexico drew 1-1 with Peru in an international friendly, with Victor Guzman's second-half goal cancelling out Jairo Velez's opener in a match where El Tri dominated possession but created few clear chances.
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TransfersJavier Aguirre does not confirm Valencia interest in Mexico's Érik Lira
Valencia's new coach Javier Aguirre declined to confirm interest in Mexican midfielder Érik Lira, whom he coached at the 2022 World Cup, stating he must first assess the squad's needs.
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PreviewMexico to test Camberos and Fidalgo against Peru in Márquez's new era
Rafael Márquez will field a 4-3-3 with Hugo Camberos and Álvaro Fidalgo for his second match in charge, aiming to assess players for the future after the 1-1 draw with Colombia.
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Match reportMexico held to 1-1 draw by Colombia in Baltimore friendly
Mexico came from behind to draw 1-1 with Colombia in a friendly on Saturday, with Gilberto Mora scoring the 62nd-minute equalizer after an early Colombian goal.
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National TeamGilberto Mora inherits Mexico's number 10 jersey
Seventeen-year-old attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora will wear the iconic number 10 shirt for Mexico under new coach Rafael Márquez.
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National TeamPol Lorente departs as Mexico fitness coach after two years
The Mexican Football Federation confirmed the departure of the Catalan fitness coach, ending his two-year tenure as the team prepares for the September and October FIFA window.
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National TeamThomas Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca grass after England-Mexico clash
Coach Thomas Tuchel expressed his unique regret at not taking a physical souvenir of the Estadio Azteca grass after England's World Cup 2026 match against Mexico.
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National TeamMexico World Cup euphoria photo misused in Indonesia protest claims
A photo of Mexico fans celebrating a 2026 World Cup win in Tijuana was falsely shared as an Indonesia protest, an AFP fact-check reveals.
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National TeamRafa Márquez on Mexico passion as Eddahchouri rejects Tigres move
Mexico national football team coach Rafa Márquez reaffirms his total commitment, while striker Zakaria Eddahchouri turns down a move from Tigres to stay in Europe.
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Match reportReferee Faghani details pressure of Mexico vs England World Cup clash
Referee Alireza Faghani describes the 'unbelievable' atmosphere at Estadio Azteca during the 2026 World Cup last-16 match, a game full of officiating controversy that Mexico lost 2-3 to England.
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AnalysisMexico's minimal travel distance as World Cup 2026 co-host
Mexico traveled a mere 660 miles during their World Cup 2026 campaign, a huge advantage as co-hosts compared to rivals who covered thousands of miles.