In this episode, Raul welcomes Walter Franco from Victus Advisors to delve into the business side of soccer. Exploring the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting, the future of the MLS and Liga MX relationship, and the evolution of Liga MX TV commercial rights. Walter has a prediction for the SUM/FMF partnership and gives some insight on the ongoing renovations at Estadio Azteca. Finally, he gives his thoughts on the early days of San Diego FC.
The road to the 2026 won’t be easy for Mexico but at least we know what FIFA ranking they will start it with.
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Friend of the blog, Joshua takes a look at the latest rumors surrounding Mexico’s next coach….
As the dust settles on Mexico’s failed attempts to get out of their World Cup group, and the wishes of many vocal fans of seeing Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino sacked has come to fruition, the focus naturally has moved on to who the replacement will be. Ever the demanding job, with the intense media scrutiny, the list of candidates with decent qualifications wanting to take the job is likely to be short. Still, a few names have popped up already.
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In my last blog post, I focused on how things are never as good or bad as many fans think they are for El Tri. While I still subscribe to that thinking, the future is very cloudy for the National team. Unless the FMF start planning with an eye towards 2026, Mexico will be embarrassed on home soil. Not sure players want 90k at the Azteca booing them. How can the FMF avoid that? I have some ideas ….
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Posted in 2018 World Cup, 2022 World Cup, 2026 World Cup, Feature, Mexico National Team