Club América celebrates 110 years amid controversy

Club América celebrated its 110th anniversary on October 12, 2026, marking over a century of history and its status as one of Mexico’s most successful football institutions with 16 Liga MX titles. The milestone was marked by a 1-1 draw against Monterrey, a match characterized by controversy, including refereeing complaints from Monterrey and verbal outbursts from América player Brian Rodríguez toward the fourth official.

The celebrations also sparked controversy involving Raúl ‘Potro’ Gutiérrez, the head coach of Cruz Azul Femenil. Gutiérrez attended the anniversary event at Estadio Azteca to receive a recognition for his career as a former player, where he appeared wearing an América jersey. This participation drew intense criticism from Cruz Azul fans and management, prompting Gutiérrez to issue a public apology. He described the incident as an “autogol” (own goal), stating he failed to realize the impact his presence at a rival’s event would have on the institution.

In other league news, Correcaminos UAT manager Gabriel ‘Místico’ Pereyra expressed confidence in his team’s ability to qualify for the Liguilla, despite recent poor performances, as the Apertura 2026 regular season enters its final three matches.