Sports Update: Alexis Márquez returns to Deportivo Pereira; Óscar Perea joins Club América training

Deportivo Pereira has announced the return of Alexis Márquez as head coach. A former goalkeeper for the club with over 15 years of history at the institution, Márquez returns to lead the team during a period of sporting crisis and economic difficulties. His previous tenure included reaching the final of the Copa BetPlay.

In Mexico, Club América winger Óscar Perea has returned to training following his first FIFA international call-up with Colombia. The 20-year-old expressed motivation to secure a starting position for the upcoming match against Monterrey (Rayados) in Matchday 11 of the Apertura 2026 tournament.