The recent exit of Pumas in the Liga MX finals highlights a troubling trend: yet again, the championship will be claimed by a foreign coach. The situation appears bleak when examining the performance of the most prominent Mexican coaches on the international stage. Is it time to address the crisis facing Mexican coaches?
Luis Fernando Tena: The “Flaco” has struggled to replicate his Olympic success while managing the Guatemala National Team, failing to secure qualification for the upcoming World Cup and missing out on the final stage of CONCACAF.
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Miguel Herrera: The “Piojo,” who has previously won championships in Liga MX, was also unable to guide the Costa Rica National Team to the World Cup, leading to the end of his tenure after failing to qualify.
Javier Aguirre: In his third spell as head coach of the Mexican national team, he has not delivered strong results, leaving many questions ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Could Rafa Márquez be the catalyst for a new era of national coaches?
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