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30-04-2025
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Top-flight women's soccer player in Mexico given six-year ban over alleged match-fixing
An unnamed women's soccer player in the Mexican top-flight has been banned from all football-related activity for six years, following an investigation into alleged match-fixing. The Mexican Football Federation's (FMF) confirmed in a statement that an unnamed player of Mazatlan FC, 16th in the Liga MX Feminil Clausura, has been sanctioned after hearings took place and evidence was reviewed by a disciplinary committee. Advertisement has approached both the FMF and Mazatlan FC for comment on the identity of the player. The FMF said the alleged match manipulation occurred in the 2025 Clausura competition — which took place between January and April. The competition follows on from the Apertura campaign, which is held between August and November. Mazatlan finished 16th out of 18 teams in the Clausura, winning three of their 17 matches. The most notable of their victories was a 1-0 win over Juarez, who finished the campaign in eighth place. Their other wins came against fellow strugglers Puebla and Necaxa. The FMF said that in line with their disciplinary regulations, alongside FIFA and the FMF's Code of Ethics, the player involved has been given a six-year ban from 'any activity related to professional football,' including roles in playing, 'administrative and/or representation'. Advertisement The FMF added that the case has been extended to FIFA, world football's governing body, due to its 'seriousness.' Mazatlan said in a statement that it 'recognises and supports' the sanction issued by the FMF, and reiterated its 'commitment to society and Mexican soccer' to upkeep the 'values of sport and promote fair play.' This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Mexico Men's national team, Soccer, International Football, NWSL, UK Women's Football, Women's World Cup 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
30-04-2025
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- New York Times
Top-flight women's soccer player in Mexico given six-year ban over alleged match-fixing
An unnamed women's soccer player in the Mexican top-flight has been banned from all football-related activity for six years, following an investigation into alleged match-fixing. The Mexican Football Federation's (FMF) confirmed in a statement that an unnamed player of Mazatlan FC, 16th in the Liga MX Feminil Clausura, has been sanctioned after hearings took place and evidence was reviewed by a disciplinary committee. Advertisement The Athletic has approached both the FMF and Mazatlan FC for comment on the identity of the player. The FMF said the alleged match manipulation occurred in the 2025 Clausura competition — which took place between January and April. The competition follows on from the Apertura campaign, which is held between August and November. Mazatlan finished 16th out of 18 teams in the Clausura, winning three of their 17 matches. The most notable of their victories was a 1-0 win over Juarez, who finished the campaign in eighth place. Their other wins came against fellow strugglers Puebla and Necaxa. The FMF said that in line with their disciplinary regulations, alongside FIFA and the FMF's Code of Ethics, the player involved has been given a six-year ban from 'any activity related to professional football,' including roles in playing, 'administrative and/or representation'. The FMF added that the case has been extended to FIFA, world football's governing body, due to its 'seriousness.' Mazatlan said in a statement that it 'recognises and supports' the sanction issued by the FMF, and reiterated its 'commitment to society and Mexican soccer' to upkeep the 'values of sport and promote fair play.' (Daniel Santana/)
Yahoo
25-04-2025
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A recap of the Liguilla and scoring titles as the Clausura 2025 regular season ended.
The 2025 Clausura season is over and the Liguilla is now upon us. Here in FMF State of Mind we will paint the overall picture of which teams went thru to the post season and how the Liguilla will take place. The following teams classified in the top 6 spots and will go directly to the Liguilla. Advertisement 1. Toluca 2. America 3. Cruz Azul 4. Tigres 5. Necaxa 6. Leon The series that are set up will be Toluca vs Play In 2 Winner America vs Play In 1 Winner Cruz Azul vs Leon Tigres vs Necaxa The following teams are going to be in the Play In 7. Monterrey 8. Pachuca 9. FC Juarez 10. Pumas The first play in will take place between Monterrey and Pachuca in Monterrey's home stadium. The winner of that match will go thru to the Liguilla and face off against Club America. Meanwhile FC Juarez and Pumas will face off in the other Play In with the winner facing off against the loser of the Monterrey vs Pachuca while the loser is eliminated from the 2025 Clausura. The winner of the Match between the Loser from the First Play In and the Winner of the Second Play In will face off against Toluca, while the loser is eliminated. Advertisement Liga MX Scoring Title The 2025 Clausura scoring title ended in a three way tie that was historic in the making. Paulinho, Uros Durdevic and Jose Zuñiga all tied with 12 goals. In a strange situation, Durdevic became the first ever scoring title winner from Atlas in the team's history. Meanwhile Paulinho was also the scoring title in the Apertura 2024 meaning that he has won both titles in his two seasons played in Mexico since joining Toluca from Sporting Lisbon. The top Mexican goalscorer was Alexis Vega with 9. Liga Expansion In the 2nd division of Liga de Expansion. there won't be any Play In and the series will start this weekend. The will be the following Advertisement U d G Leones Negros vs Tepatitlan Atlante vs Morelia Mineros vs Merida Celaya vs Tampico Madero More from
Yahoo
29-01-2025
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Tigres' 4-0 victory over Tijuana
Tigres beat Tijuana 4-0 in the 2025 Clausura with a double from Juan Brunetta and goals from Juan Pablo Vigón and Joaquim Henrique.
