Mexico president calls for US immigration forces to spare fans at LA soccer game
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a message to US immigration forces in Los Angeles, asking for grace for fans at the Mexico vs. Dominican Republic Gold Cup soccer game at SoFi Stadium Saturday.
'We don't believe that at any soccer match there will be any [immigration] action … we call for none to be taken by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement,' Sheinbaum said in a Friday press conference.
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'Mexico will always promote peace,' she added.
A now-deleted post to social media post by US Customs and Border Protection stated a promise to be 'suited and booted' at the first round of Club World Cup soccer matches this week.
In response to its social media post, the CBP said it regularly provides security at big sporting events.
'US Customs and Border Protection is committed to working with our local and federal partners to ensure the FIFA Club World Cup 25 is safe for everyone involved, as we do with every major sporting event, including the Super Bowl. Our mission remains unchanged,' it told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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4 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addresses the media at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico on June 11, 2025.
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4 Armed National Guard take to the streets of Los Angeles during protests on June 9, 2025.
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Downtown Los Angeles remains under a curfew.
Los Angeles police have made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday, the vast majority of which were for failing to disperse, according to the police department.
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A handful of more serious charges have included assault against police officers, possession of a Molotov cocktail and possession of a gun.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that several convicted criminals who are in the US illegally were arrested as part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles on Monday and Tuesday.
4 Mexico celebrates its CONCACAF Nations League victory at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on March 23, 2025.
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4 SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Mach 28, 2025.
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The ICE operations in Los Angeles triggered protests and riots in parts of the city, and President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops to protect the federal immigration officers while they continued arrests.
'Murderers, pedophiles, and drug traffickers. These are the types of criminal illegal aliens that rioters are fighting to protect. How much longer will Governor Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass continue to prioritize these criminal illegal aliens over their own citizens?' Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Rose Bowl Stadium (UCLA) Capacity: 89,702 Opened: 1922 (October 28) When only college football is considered, the Rose Bowl's history is second-to-none. It hosted four BCS National Championship Games (2001, 2005, 2009 and 2013 seasons), four CFP semifinals (2014, 2017, 2020 and 2023 seasons and one quarterfinal (2024 season). In addition, it also hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup final, which Brazil won over Italy in penalty kicks. Get more (UCLA) news, analysis, and opinions on UCLA Wire 3. Ohio Stadium (Ohio State) Capacity: 102,780 Opened: 1922 (October 7) Ohio Stadium is synonymous with Big Ten football. Part of that is the strength of the Buckeyes' program, which has won nine national titles (1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002, 2014 and 2024). Another is the venue's history, which is older than just two in the Big Ten. Get more (Ohio State) news, analysis, and opinions on Buckeyes Wire 2. 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