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The Independent
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
In Sinaloa's capital, news of a boxing scion's arrest and allegations of cartel ties cause unease
Inside a sports arena in Sinaloa state's capital, the crowd was sparse early on the card as young amateur boxers in puffy headgear threw punches and danced about the ring. Outside stood a bronze statue of Julio César Chávez in boxing trunks, one glove raised. The event Friday was organized by one of Chávez's brothers and 'The Legend' himself was advertised as a specially invited guest. But Chávez didn't appear. It had been a difficult week for the family. Chávez's eldest son, Julio César Chávez Jr., was arrested by U.S. immigration agents outside his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, accused of overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application. But more significant here in Culiacan was that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security also noted that there was an active warrant for his arrest in Mexico for alleged arms and drug trafficking and suggested ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. The agency said he would be processed for expedited removal. The Legend The name Julio César Chávez in Culiacan is like saying Diego Maradona in Argentina. People stop and conversations begin. Chávez is the city's idol and source of pride, known simply as 'The Legend.' He went from a working class neighborhood along train tracks to the highest echelons of boxing fame and became a national hero. But when the questions turn to Chávez's eldest son and the Sinaloa Cartel, conversation ends and eyes avert. There was a time when many in Culiacan would speak of the cartel that carries their state's name, perhaps with euphemisms, but openly all the same, because its control was complete and for that they largely lived in peace. But since a bloody feud erupted between factions of the cartel last year, following the abduction of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to the United States by one of the sons of former leader Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, it's safer to avoid any mention at all. Alleged cartel ties In the stands Friday night, the arrest of The Legend's son, was on the minds of many, but discussed only in hushed voices. Óscar Arrieta, a sports reporter in Culiacan, covers boxing and said Chávez Jr.'s arrest had had a big impact in Culiacan, largely because the 'harsh' way U.S. authorities linked him to organized crime. U.S. authorities did not detail the alleged ties between Chávez Jr. and the cartel other than to mention that he married a U.S. citizen who is the mother of a granddaughter of Guzmán. He mused at why if there had been a Mexican arrest warrant since 2023, hadn't there been any effort to capture him. He was a very public figure, active on social media and for the past six months or more, training for a highly promoted fight in California. On Friday, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said that he had mostly been in the U.S. since the arrest warrant was issued. 'I think it was also a way for the United States to expose the Mexican government in a way, but without a doubt much more impactful, because normally sports doesn't mix with anything else, much less with organized crime,' Arrieta said. 'An excellent person' Culiacan's boxing gyms had mostly been quiet since Thursday's announcement of Chávez Jr.'s arrest, in preparation for Friday's event. There had already been weigh-in for Friday's fights and most fighters weren't around. At one that was mostly covered outdoor spaces, teenagers tightly wrapped their wrists, bounced and shuffled, shadow boxing in a circle. Jorge Romero is a former professional boxer who trained under another Chávez brother. Now he's a trainer at Sinaloa Autonomous University. Romero said he knows Chávez Jr., regards him 'an excellent person, a great human being' who had really focused on his training ahead of his bout in California just a week ago. He expressed full support for him. Questions of ties between Chávez Jr. and organized crime, Romero said, were 'too delicate' to touch. But in general, he said boxing and the cartel walked separate paths in Culiacan. 'We don't have anything to do with organized crime,' he said. 'On the contrary, it's a clean sport, very healthy from my point of view.'
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Luis Rubiales, former Spanish football chief, lose World Cup kiss appeal
Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain's football federation, has lost an appeal against his sexual assault conviction. Rubiales was fined €10,800 (£9,206) in February for kissing captain Jenni Hermoso without her consent after Spain's women's team won the 2023 World Cup.A Spanish appeals court upheld the fine, and also dismissed a separate appeal from prosecutors, who had sought a retrial and pushed for a jail incident - in which Rubiales grabbed Hermoso's head and kissed her on the lips - triggered protests and calls for his resignation. He denied the sexual assault charge, describing the kiss as an "act of affection" and "completely spontaneous". On Wednesday, the Audencia Nacional said it did not consider the kiss consensual, and said Hermoso had objected to it from the found that Rubiales "restrained himself" when interacting with other players and "could also have done so, without too much effort, with the captain".At the original trial, Hermoso said she had not given permission for the kiss, which she felt "disrespected" her and "stained one of the happiest days" of her court upheld the sentence handed down in February, which included a ban on Rubiales going within a 200m radius of Hermoso and from communicating with her for one court also upheld the decision not to convict Rubiales of coercion. Prosecutors had alleged he pressured Hermoso into publicly saying the kiss was consensual, which Rubiales other former Spanish football federation employees - coach Jorge Vila, marketing executive Rubén Rivera and sporting director Albert Luque - were previously cleared of coercion, a decision which was upheld on Wednesday.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The 3️⃣ key questions ahead of the Copa de la Reina final
FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid bring the curtain down on the women's football season in Spain with the Copa de la Reina final in Huesca. With the Women's Euro on the horizon and the proud memory of the Champions League final in Lisbon, the Blaugrana stars want to redeem themselves with a new title that will allow them to return to being the great national dominators. For its part, Atlético de Madrid is looking to take a title back to the capital against the big favorites. A historic duel in Spanish football This final between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid is the fourth that both clubs have played in this competition, becoming the most repeated confrontation for the title. Additionally, it is played in an unusual setting for a final, the El Alcoraz stadium in Huesca, which gives it a special character for both the local fans and several Aragonese players who will be on the pitch. The memory of 2026 Barcelona arrives as a clear favorite: it has won six of the last eight editions and has a streak of 21 consecutive victories in the Cup. Advertisement Despite the accumulated fatigue from the international calendar, the team seeks to close the season with the national triple crown (League, Cup, and Super Cup). For its part, Atlético de Madrid, which has two Cups in its record, trusts in repeating the feat of 2016, when it defeated Barça. Although they have lost all direct matches against the Blaugrana this season, they arrive with hope and without pressure. Several players at home A spectacular atmosphere is expected at El Alcoraz, with sold-out tickets and a capacity for more than 9,000 fans. The match will feature the participation of several Aragonese players such as Salma Paralluelo, Mapi León, Marta Cardona, and Patricia Larqué, who will feel at home in such a special match. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The 3️⃣ key questions ahead of the Copa de la Reina final
FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid bring the curtain down on the women's football season in Spain with the Copa de la Reina final in Huesca. With the Women's Euro on the horizon and the proud memory of the Champions League final in Lisbon, the Blaugrana stars want to redeem themselves with a new title that will allow them to return to being the great national dominators. For its part, Atlético de Madrid is looking to take a title back to the capital against the big favorites. A historic duel in Spanish football This final between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid is the fourth that both clubs have played in this competition, becoming the most repeated confrontation for the title. Additionally, it is played in an unusual setting for a final, the El Alcoraz stadium in Huesca, which gives it a special character for both the local fans and several Aragonese players who will be on the pitch. The memory of 2026 Barcelona arrives as a clear favorite: it has won six of the last eight editions and has a streak of 21 consecutive victories in the Cup. Advertisement Despite the accumulated fatigue from the international calendar, the team seeks to close the season with the national triple crown (League, Cup, and Super Cup). For its part, Atlético de Madrid, which has two Cups in its record, trusts in repeating the feat of 2016, when it defeated Barça. Although they have lost all direct matches against the Blaugrana this season, they arrive with hope and without pressure. Several players at home A spectacular atmosphere is expected at El Alcoraz, with sold-out tickets and a capacity for more than 9,000 fans. The match will feature the participation of several Aragonese players such as Salma Paralluelo, Mapi León, Marta Cardona, and Patricia Larqué, who will feel at home in such a special match. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
👔Xabi Alonso unveiled as new Real Madrid manager
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. The one from Tolosa is already acting as the coach of the white team in a presentation event at the Sports City. First day of Xabi Alonso's life at the helm of Real Madrid. Accompanied by Florentino Pérez and his family, the new coach of the white team made his official appearance before the media. 🤳 ¡El primer mensaje de @XabiAlonso como nuestro nuevo entrenador!🆕 #WelcomeXabi — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 26, 2025 Visibly moved, Xabi's first words were of gratitude, acknowledging that the bond with the club has always been there. Estas han sido las primeras palabras de Xabi Alonso como entrenador del Real Madrid... — MARCA (@marca) May 26, 2025 It's the beginning of a new era, Xabi acknowledged, thanking the President for his confidence in his project. He also wanted to remember Ancelotti, a coach who influenced him and thanks to whom he is now coaching the team. Xabi Alonso: "No quiero dejar de hablar de la etapa que se ha cerrado, del relevo que tomo de Carlo Ancelotti. Carlo fue mi entrenador, una gran persona, un entrenador que me marcó, y probablemente sin su maestría y el aprendizaje que tuve de él no estaría aquí. Recojo el legado… — Mario Cortegana (@MarioCortegana) May 26, 2025 He speaks of a new era, a team with a good present and future. Reasons to arrive with joy and excitement and with the goal of continuing to win titles. 🤍 Xabi Alonso: "Tenemos un equipo con un potencial inmenso. Queremos trasmitir alegría" — MARCA (@marca) May 26, 2025 Now Xabi begins his work to ensure the team is as well-prepared as possible for a Club World Cup, where he hopes to recover certain injured players and perhaps introduce a few new faces.
