Operation Save Nery

The latest news making the rounds is of Nery Castillo joining my beloved Chivas de Guadalajara, on loan, after the winter transfer window opens. This same news had me reeling in excitement almost two years ago and nothing happened. This time round, however, Nery is in a tight spot and it is more than likely that he will indeed play in the Mexican league..

Nos Vamos al Mundial

Mexico qualifies to the WC.. I shall update later, a celebrar se dijo..

El Gatillero Palencia

Francisco Palencia was supposed to be one of Mexico's top players during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The Cruz Azul midfielder had a breakthough performance in the 2000-2001 Copa Libertadores which landed him a contract with La Liga outfit RCD Espanyol.

However, Palencia never got much of a chance to play with the Tricolor during the World Cup. Rumors of a possible meltdown with head coach Javier Aguirre surfaced but neither player or coach ever talked on the subject.

Now, with Palencia's career reaching an end el "Gatillero" has received a surprise call up, for the final Hexagonal mateches, from Aguirre who is back in the Tricolors helm. This time Palencia is not at the top of his game he is not even starting for current club Pumas UNAM.

I would not be surprised if Palencia's call-up is a going away present from Aguirre who feels that el Gatillero deserves a better a proper send off from the national team and what better way than by helping the Tricolor qualify to the World Cup.

Braulio Luna

After a five year abscence from the National Team Braulio Luna finally made his long awaited return to the Tricolor in Mexico's 2-1 defeat against Colombia. Despite the defeat the San Luis team captain showed his worth and played a key role in Mexico's loan goal. Wether or not his performance was enough to warrant a second call-up remains to be seen.

Dijo mi Mama que siempre No..

"México se retira de la participación en el proceso de licitación para los Mundiales 2018 y 2022," anuncio el secretario general de la Federación Mexicana de Futbol (FMF), Decio de María, en conferencia de prensa.

"La Federación Mexicana de Futbol informa que consultadas las divisiones profesionales decidió separarse de la licitación para dichos Mundiales. Primero por el entorno económico mundial y la inversión económica que se requeriría".

Layun's debut

"I felt the type of adrenalin one feels during a match but with nerves included for playing in a league game. It was a very special match for me and the moment I stepped into the field I knew that it would be a very important moment for me," Miguel Layun told Record newspaper after making his Serie A debut in Atalanta's one-goal draw against Chievo Verona.

Runnin' With The Devil