FIFA probing Mexico anti-gay chant vs. U.S.
A second disciplinary dossier has been commissioned by FIFA to investigate Mexico for anti-gay chants made by fans during pre-Olympic qualifying.
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A second disciplinary dossier has been commissioned by FIFA to investigate Mexico for anti-gay chants made by fans during pre-Olympic qualifying.
Mexico manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino said it would be "illogical" for Carlos Vela to join El Tri at the Olympics.
Mexico booked its place at the Olympic men's tournament after defeating Canada 2-0 in the semifinal of CONCACAF qualifying on Sunday.
Tied with Mexico atop Olympic qualifying Group A entering the night, Jason Kreis' U.S. U-23s came up short in a 1-0 defeat to their southern rivals.
Uriel Antuna was on target as Mexico beat the United States 1-0 in Guadalajara on Wednesday in qualifying for the men's Olympic soccer tournament.
The father of LA Galaxy's Efrain Alvarez said the constant contact from the Mexico and United States national teams is "traumatizing" the player.
The U.S. and Mexico will play their final Group A match against each other as both sides aim to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
CONCACAF has confirmed the men's Olympic qualifying tournament will be held in March, with the U.S. and Mexico eyeing spots for Tokyo.
Chivas coach Victor Manuel Vucetich has launched an attack on the Mexican federation after Alexis Vega was injured during the past Under-23s camp.
The United States, Mexico and Costa Rica were drawn into the same group for the Olympic qualifying tournament in March.
Club America striker Oribe Peralta will provide Mexico some much needed experience up front at the Rio Olympics, writes Tom Marshall.
Morelia's Erick Aguirre is dreaming of achieving Olympic glory with Mexico and bringing pride to his violence-ridden hometown, writes Tom Marshall.
Chivas defenders Raul Lopez and Carlos Salcedo are just two of 10 Mexico U-23s to watch leading up to the Rio Olympics, writes Tom Marshall.
Mexico's U23 national team secured a trip to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after beating Canada, led by goals from Erick Torres and Hirving Lozano.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mexico U23 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
United States U23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
Costa Rica U23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
Dominican Republic U23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |