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América

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Full name	Club de Fútbol América S.A. de C.V.
Nickname(s)	Águilas, Azulcremas, Cremas, Millonetas, Canarios
Founded	October 12, 1916
Ground	Estadio Azteca
Capacity	120,000
President	Michel Bauer
Manager	Ramón Díaz
League	La Primera División
Clausura 2008	18th
Home colours Away colours Third colours

Club América, most commonly known as just América, is a professional Mexican football club playing in the Primera División. It is the most popular team in Mexico and all around the world. The team is one of the two most popular football clubs in Mexico, the other being Guadalajara. América is owned by Emilio Azcárraga, which owns Televisa. América and Chivas share the distinction of being the most successful teams in league play - América with 10 professional championships, and Chivas with 11.The two also have a long-standing rivalry. Their meetings, which have become known as Clásicos are played at least twice a year and signal a national derby. Their club colors have been yellow and blue since the team was founded. The team mascot is the eagle, one of which, named ("Celeste"), is flown around the stadium before every match.

History

Foundation

In 1916, two cousins and students from San Juan , Juan Ruiz and Cristian Romo, decided to form a team, which was to be called 'La Chona' Their team joined with another from San Juan College.

Players from and Record met on 12 October, 1916 . Many names were considered but it was Adrian 'Memo' Topete who had proposed América since they had formed a team on Columbus Day (Dia de las Américas), a day in which the Americas were discovered. The players soon designed a crest which had the map of the Americas encircled and placed a 'C' and an 'A' on both sides of the Americas. After they had created their logo, the players had to decide on their team colors. Rafael got some of his father’s navy blue trousers and a yellow shirt and it was decided amongst the group that those would be the club's colours. Since then, they have shared the spot of being the first most popular team in Mexico with Chivas de Guadalajara, their fiercest and most hated rival.

Amateur Era

In 1916, Club América had to prove themselves in order to be accepted into the Mexican League (Liga Mexicana de Aficionados de Futbol Asociacion). Necaxa, Atlante, Real España, Germania, and Asturias were already members of the league when América wished to join the amateur league. América's acceptance into the league depended on 3 games. If they lost a single one, they would not be accepted into the league. América’s first game was against Germania. They won the game and was then scheduled to play against España, which resulted in a draw. América was accepted as a result and formed part of the league. Their first season did not go so well. At the time, América was the only team in Mexico City with an all-Mexican club.

In 1918, the team changed its name to Union. The name didn’t stand too well and changed back to América in 1920. From 1924 to 1928, América were crowned league champions and were able to attract impressive crowds. In 1926, América became the first Mexican club to play outside of Mexico. Aside from broadening their horizons, Club América along with Atlante petitioned to reduce the number of foreign players in the league. Shortly after the Mexican Football Federation was formed in 1928, Rafael Garza Gutiérrez , América's founder, was designated as the National Team Head Coach. Most of the players that participated in the 1928 Olympics and 1930 World Cup were players that played for América.

Professional Era

1940's Mexican League Beginnings

Up until 1942, every league in Mexico was considered a regional league even though the league in Mexico City was considered the strongest of them all. In 1942-43, the first National League was established and it was known as the Liga Mayor (Major League). Club América wasn't the team it was during the 1920s on through the early 1930s. Aging players, lack of resources, and lack of interest took its toll on the club which led the team to become a bottom feeder for much of the beginning stages of the professional era.

1950s-60's First League Title

In 1956, the club was sold to a soft drink manufacturer. The new owner was trying to build upon the club's National Cup titles in 1954 and 1955 against Guadalajara, their soon to be nemesis. To the dismay of many, the owner failed to build upon the success and on July 22 1959, Emilio Azcárraga Milmo, owner of Telesistema Mexicano (Televisa), bought América from Isaac Bessudo.

It is said in Mexico that the club was founded in 1916, but reborn in 1959, with the vision and values that were set forth by the son of Televisa's founder, Emilio Azcárraga Milmo. The vision he embarked upon was to convert football into a form of entertainment for the masses. Following the acquisition, Azcárraga told his players, "I do not know much about football, but I do know a lot about business, and this gentlemen, It will be a business".

It was obvious to Emilio Azcárraga that football in Mexico needed an antagonist. Emilio Azcárraga knew that his club could not compete with the top team (in this case, Chivas). The new owner sought out to be the villain. Soon after, the club started to spend obscene amounts of money in acquiring foreign talents, which offended fans. Emilio Azcárraga hired the Mexican Leagues most successful football executive of that time, Guillermo Cañedo as President and Ignacio Trelles as head coach. It was then when Emilio Azcárraga revolutionized the game in Mexico. He laid down a foundation for the club’s future by investing in scouting, player development, infrastructure, and merchandising. He marketed his team both at national and international level which allowed the club to enjoy financial growth. Under Azcárraga, the team has won 10 League championships, the first being the 1965-1966 season.

1970s Signs of Greatness

In the 1970s, when Mexico's league championship format was changed to a play-off following the regular season (the previous format was akin to most European leagues, where the team with the most points after the end of the regular season is crowned the champion), América achieved more success - winning in the 1970-71 season (América 2 - 0 Toluca), and in the 1975-76 season, defeating Universidad de Guadalajara by a score of 4-0. The success in the 70's was due in large part to players like Enrique Borja, later an executive for the team, and Carlos Reinoso the gifted Chilean playmaker who is arguably the greatest player to wear an América uniform.

1980s The Golden Age

During the 80's America was an unforgettable team. They were always considered a favorite to win the championship in any tournament they participated in. They won the league five times, including three consecutive titles: the 1983-84 season, the 1984-85 season, the Prode 1985, the 1987-88 and the 1988-89 season. They also won the Mexican Super Cup twice, in 1987-88 and 1988-89. And they won the 1987 CONCACAF Champions' Cup.

1990s A Decade to Forget

The '90s would be a decade to forget for fans of the yellow clad warriors, with nothing to show for except a CONCACAF Cup in 1990, an Interamericana Cup championship in 1993, and a CONCACAF Cup Championship in 1992. Years came and went with Televisa spending exorbitant amounts of money on both Mexican and South American (and even a few European and African imports) destined to return the club to its former glory which came to pass as nothing more than currency far from well spent. Internationally renowned coaches and executives were also brought to the team, producing no results that added to the team's woes. The only bright spots of the decade were the appearance of new young stars that developed in the club's youth squad, players like Cuauhtémoc Blanco and Germán Villa that would be instrumental to the team's success later on.

2000s Return to the Top

The new millennium brought renewed hope for Club América's fans, who would be rewarded quickly, with a CONCACAF Giants' cup in 2001, the first League championship in 13 years in the summer of 2002, and the team's tenth overall League title in 2005. The team, now being run by Azcárraga's son, Emilio Azcárraga Jean continues the legacy begun by his father and the foundation he laid which eventually rewarded the club with - aside from the aforementioned 10 League titles- , 3 Cup titles, 3 Super Cup titles, 5 CONCACAF Champions Cup titles, and 2 Interamerican Cup titles.

In 2006, América qualified to the FIFA Club World Cup, in this tournament, América just won its 1st match against the Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (Korea). América went on to lose the next match against FC Barcelona (Spain), América ended its participation in the tournament, losing the 3rd place spot to Al-Ahly (Egypt). They finished 4th in the 2006 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup.

2007 - América had a good start in the Clausura 2007. They made the playoffs of the Clausura and were in Copa Libertadores 2007 finals as well. Their then manager Luis Fernando Tena made very controversial by leaving the starters in Mexico to play the Clausura, and he started their substitutes and youth players in the Libertadores Away game in Brazil against Santos. They lost the away game (2)2-1(1). Another upsetting moment came when América lost the final of the Clausura to Pachuca It was also very close. They tied in Pachuca's home (1-1) and lost in their home (2-1). This also saw a sad moment of Las Aguilas, this being Cuauhtémoc Blanco, an América icon's final game for América. He had signed a contract with the Chicago Fire of MLS to migrate there at the end of the Clausura. Aftere scarce results and questionable decisions, Luis Fernando Tena was fired halfway into the Apertura 2007 and was replaced by one of América's legendary players of the 80's, Daniel Brailovsky. In December of 2007, América had a season to forget. Las Águilas lost to Monarcas de Morelia in two very difficult games of the repechaje (re-qualifiers) of the Apertura 2007. They also had an opportunity to be champions of the Copa Sudamericana 2007, but lost to Arsenal de Sarandi after many controversial decisions made my many people on and off the field. Those people included the Board of the CONMEBOL They also had a good chance to advance to the final of the 2008 Copa Libertadores, but were eliminated by LDU Quito, despite the fact that they drew both legs of the semifinals. Liga advanced by an away goal at the Azteca.

The Clausura 2008 has seen América finish at the very bottom of the league table for the first time in team history.

The New Era Begins

July 2008 - Since América ended in last place of the table on the Clausura 2008 tournament, there has been crisis within the club and its supporters. Emilio Azcárraga owner of the club assigned the new Board of Directors, which includes new Club President and best friend Michel Bauer, Vice-President Yon de Luisa, Sport Director Jaime Ordiales, Carlos Reinoso which is in charge of the clubs finances and many more. The new coaching staff is lead by Ramón Díaz who received a millionaire contract becoming the best paid manager in the Americas alongside Jon Gruden of the american football team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, (both getting paid 3.5 million a year). Assistant Coach Sebastián Rambert, Physical trainer being Óscar Dean and others.
Michel Bauer has promised to remodel Estadio Azteca so that everyone could have a seat, Bauer also stated that he will remodel anything that has to do with Club América including the club's training grounds and offices. Bauer also stated that the new Board of Directors have created new rules for the club that will be in the club's Módulo de Reingeniería (Module of Re-engineering) meaning to start all over but on the top of every competition. He stated that there will be a transformation of the internal procedures, jeopardizing to the players to have a , the use of new technologies and a greater commitment with the all América fans. Bauer made clear that the club will continue sign international players but will also use the young elements from the clubs Academies so that they worthy conduct inside and outside the field with the new Libro Amarillo (Yellow Book) that all the players will have to sign. There will be professionalization and specialization of the areas that have to do with the fans, like the marketing research, admission to the facilitiescan sell them for good prices to European clubs. He said that the new Club América will win every competition, or at least be in the top four. Bauer also stated that he will talk to the press at least once a month to let them have an update on what is happening in the club outside the field.
The new coach Ramón Díaz has promised to be on top of every competition that the club participates in, and to play a spectacular football. He will have a mixture between young and experienced players. He also said that América is one of the best football clubs in the world, and since it is one of the best clubs in the world according to Dĺaz, all club practices will be open to the public, because according to him big clubs have nothing to hide. The new club Directors, Coaching Staff, players, and new uniform were presented on July 6, 2008 at Estadio Azteca. Emilio Azcárraga also stated his intentions of having an expansion club in Major League Soccer, similar to the club's rival Guadalajara's Chivas USA. The possible expansion club will be called Águilas USA.

Stadium

América plays their home games at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The stadium was designed by Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, and was inaugurated on May 29, 1966, with a match between América and Torino, which was tied 2-2. The Azteca is also the only stadium in history to host two World Cup finals. The First Goal in the stadium was scored for Arlindo Dos Santos.　 The opening game was between Club América and Torino F.C. on May 26, 1966, with seats for 120,000 spectators. The first goal was scored was by Brazilian Arlindo Dos Santos Cruz and the second one by Brazilian José Alves "Zague", later the Italians tied the game and ended 2-2. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz President of Mexico made the initial kick and Sir Stanley Rous FIFA President was the witness.

A modern illumination system was inaugurated on June 5, 1966 with the first night game between Valencia C.F. and Necaxa. The first goal of the game was scored by Honduran José Cardona. In this game Roberto Martínez o Caña Brava scored the first goal made by a Mexican. The final score was 3-1 in favor of Valencia C.F..

There is a Commemorative plaque with the names of the first goal scorer in the first daylight match and in the first night game.

Aztec Stadium is also the site in which Pelé, and Diego Maradona (during the 1970 and 1986 FIFA World Cup), considered by many as the best football players of all time, lifted the trophy for the last time (The Jules Rimet Trophy and the current FIFA World Cup Trophy, respectively).

The stadium has also hosted international club tournaments such at the Copa InterAmericana and the Copa Libertadores de América.

Aztec Stadium has also been used for musical performances throughout its history. Michael Jackson (in 1993), U2 (in 2006), , Elton John, Maná, Juan Gabriel,Luis Miguel, Gloria Estefan, Jaguares, Lenny Kravitz, Ana Gabriel, The Three Tenors all have become part of the stadium's main spectacle. The stadium has also been used for political events, including Mexican president Felipe Calderón's campaign closure in 2006, as well as religious events, like the appearance of Pope John Paul II in 1999.

Supporters

América have substantial Ultras fan support in the form of barras, the most popular of which is called La Monumental. This barra is unique in that it was not established or even organized by the fans, but rather was created by Javier Pérez Teuffer, the club's president at the time. He wanted a more family-oriented barra, but his creation soon went awry. La Monumental is notorious for being one of the most rabid and violent barras in Mexico, attacking rival barras like UNAM's La Rebel at first glance. The violence came to a head on May 11, 2004, when América were eliminated from the 2004 Copa Libertadores by Brazilian side São Caetano. During the game, Cuauhtémoc Blanco elbowed an opposing player and was sent off. As São Caetano players celebrated the victory after the game ended, Blanco came back from the locker room and started a fight. Soon after, members of La Monumental invaded the pitch and began to attack São Caetano's goalkeeper and several members of security. They also damaged parts of the Azteca. Though the São Caetano players got away safely, both Blanco and La Monumental were condemned for the incident. However, the "Ritual del Kaoz" have taken over and separated from the Ultra section or "El Gallinero" (how it is called in the cheap section). They have taken over in a way that now they have no affiliation with the stadium workers. They are completely independent and are now seen by people as the most feared firm by the PFP (Federal Preventive Police) of Mexico. They are mostly formed up by the people that were banned from "El Gallinero" because of the São Caetano incident where everyone that went on the field was banned for life.

Apart from this, various América barras, including La Monumental, Ritual Del Kaoz and La Disturbio engage in acts of tifo, such as the popular Avalancha (avalanche). For this, supporters rush either up or down the stands whenever América score a goal. This act is designed - like its name implies - to imitate an avalanche. Supporters also perform elaborate porras, or chants, the most famous of which is Vamos América. Though not necessary, the barras will frequently employ the use of drums or various other musical and percussion instruments to add rhythm to a chant.

Rivalries

El Clásico Joven

América has a long standing rivalry with Cruz Azul called El Clásico Joven (The Young Classic). It is considered one of Mexico's classic derbies because of the size of the two clubs and their popularity around Mexico City and the rest of the country. América and Cruz Azul rank second and third all-time in Mexican championships and are tied for the most CONCACAF Champions' Cups.

El Super Clásico Mexicano

The rivalry between América and Chivas is considered the most important rivalry in Mexico. The derby transcends far beyond just the two corresponding cities, Mexico City and Guadalajara but around the country and some parts of the United States. América and Chivas have long been the two most successful teams in Mexico and currently stand one and two on the all-time first division table, Chivas has recently taken the lead by winning their eleventh star.

Youth Squad

Socio Águila is America's youth/reserve squad.

Club records

• First Mexican team to get to the second round of the Copa Libertadores de America in 1998.
• First Mexican team to get a point in the Copa Libertadores de America outside México against Vasco da Gama, the result was 1-1.
• Has participated in most international competitions out of all Mexican teams, with 20.
• These are the number of times participated in international competitions:

• 8 Cups of Champions and Runners-up of CONCACAF (1977, 1985, 1987, 1990, 1992, 2002, 2003, 2006)
• 1 Giant's Cup of CONCACAF (2001)
• 2 Inter-American Cups (1978, 1991)
• 2 Sudamericana Cups (2005, 2007)
• 6 Libertadores Cups (1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008)
• 1 Club World Cup (2006)

• Along with the Guadalajara, is the only club to have played all the matches in the first Mexican division.
• Historical Record of most games without losing in Mexican Football, 28. (Closing 2005 - Opening 2005). The former record was 24 games without losing in 1971-1972.
• Mexican team with most points in one short season, 43 (Apertura 2002).
• First Mexican team complete 1000 victories in the Opening of the 2002 playing against Pumas of the UNAM Giving an olympic round in stage CU.
• First team of CONCACAF to win the Inter-American Cup in 1978.
• Winner of most international matches in Mexico and CONCACAF.
• Only team of CONCACAF that has won the Inter-American Cup 2 times, in 1978 and 1991.
• Winner of the most Champions Cup of CONCACAF, along with Cruz Azul Club, both with 5 titles each.
• Only team of CONCACAF that has won arguably the most important international matches in the region:

• Champions Cup of the CONCACAF
• Inter-American Cup
• Giant's Cup of the CONCACAF.

• Has participated in more Copa Libertadores than any other Mexican team.

• IFFHS RECORDS: (http://www.iffhs.de/)

• First Mexican team in the top 10 of the Club World Ranking of the IFFHS (December 2007).
• Currently (December 2007) is the best Mexican team in the All-Time Club World Ranking of the IFFHS in the place 72 with 81 points.
• First non-European and South American team in being World-wide Club of the month to win the award 2 times: August 2001 and May of 2002.

Other Honours

Amateur

• Campeón de Liga (League Championship): 4
  • 1924-1925, 1925-1926, 1926-1927, 1927-1928

• Campeón de Copa (Mexican Cup): 1
  • 1937-1938

Friendly

• Copa Independencia: 1966-67, 1974-75
• Junta Española Covadonga: 1927
• Copa Vizcaya: 1920
• Copa Baltamar: 1922
• Liga Excélsior: 1920
• Copa Presidente Gustavo Díaz Ordaz: 1964-65
• Copa Revolución Mexicana: 1980-81
• Copa Pachuca: 1997
• Copa Houston: 2003
• Copa San José: 2006

International Competitions

Copa Libertadores

Copa Sudamericana

FIFA Club World Cup

Personnel

Technical Staff

Head Coach	Ramón Díaz
Assistant Coach	Sebastian Rambert
Physical Trainer	Óscar Dean
Academy Director	Alfredo Tena
Head Coach Reserve Team	Juan Antonio Luna

Board of Directors

President	Michel Bauer
Vice-President	Yon de Luisa
Sport Director	Jaime Ordiales
Secretary	Carlos Reinoso

Current Roster

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK  MEX Guillermo Ochoa 2 DF  MEX Ismael Rodríguez 3 DF  MEX José Antonio Castro (Vice-Captain) 4 DF  MEX Óscar Rojas 6 DF  ARG Sebastián Domínguez 7 FW  ARG Alfredo Moreno 8 MF  ARG Federico Insúa 9 FW  PAR Salvador Cabañas (Vice-Captain) 11 MF  MEX Juan Carlos Medina 12 GK  MEX Armando Navarrete 13 MF  MEX Juan Carlos Mosqueda 14 DF  MEX Carlos Infante 15 MF  MEX Jesús Armando Sánchez 16 DF  MEX Rodrigo Íñigo 17 FW  MEX Rafael Márquez Lugo 18 MF  MEX Germán Villa ()

No. Pos. Nation Player 19 DF  MEX Edoardo Isella 20 MF  MEX Alejandro Argüello 21 FW  MEX Enrique Esqueda 22 MF  MEX Raúl Alvin Mendoza 23 MF  MEX José Joaquin Martinez 24 FW  MEX Daniel Márquez 25 MF  MEX José de Jesús Mosqueda 26 MF  MEX Juan Carlos Silva 28 MF  MEX Luis Miguel Rodríguez 36 GK  MEX Milton Aguilar 39 DF  MEX Guillermo Cerda 40 MF  MEX Alfredo Omar Tena 42 DF  MEX Luis Hermilo Villegas 51 MF  MEX Christopher Roberto Ortega 56 MF  MEX Carlos Alberto Sánchez 65 MF  MEX Renato Michell González

Retired Numbers

• 10 Cuauhtémoc Blanco, attacking midfielder, retired for 5 years (also can be explained as 10 short tournaments). (dedicated honor)

Notable Players

Top Goalscorers in a Season

• 1958-59 Miguel Nuñez (25 Goals)
• 1965-66 Zague (20 Goals)
• 1970-71 Enrique Borja (20 Goals)
• 1971-72 Enrique Borja (26 Goals)
• 1972-73 Enrique Borja (24 Goals)
• 1973-74 Osvaldo Castro (26 Goals)
• 1982-83 Norberto Outes (22 Goals)
• Invierno 1998 Cuauhtémoc Blanco (16 Goals)
• Apertura 2005 Kléber (11 Goals)
• Copa Libertadores 2007 Salvador Cabañas (10 Goals)
• Copa Libertadores 2008 Salvador Cabañas (8 Goals)

Top Goalscorers

• Luis Roberto Alves "Zague" (162 Goals)
• Cuauhtémoc Blanco (125 Goals)
• Enrique Borja (99 Goals)
• Eduardo González Palmer (90 Goals)
• Carlos Reinoso (86 Goals)
• José Alves "Zague" (86 Goals)
• Carlos Hermosillo (78 Goals)
• Gonzalo Farfán (70 Goals)
• Octavio Vial (62 Goals)
• Antonio Carlos Santos (58 Goals)
• François Omam-Biyik (53 Goals)
• Norberto Outes (52 Goals)
• Hernan Calbaceta (50 Goals)
• Osvaldo Castro (45 Goals)
• Kleber Boas (34 Goals)
• Salvador Cabañas (33 Goals) (active)
• Ivan Zamorano (33 Goals)

Champion Managers

• Roberto Scarone (1965-66)
• Jose Antonio Roca (1970-71)
• Raúl Cárdenas (1975-76)
• Carlos Reinoso (1983-84)
• Miguel Angel López (1984-85, Prode 1985)
• Jorge Vieira (1987-88, 1988-89)
• Manuel Lapuente (Verano 2002)
• Mario Carrillo (Clausura 2005)

Presidents

Name	From	To
Florencio Domínguez	1916	1920
Guillermo Gómez	1920	1930
Juan de Dios Bojórquez	1930	1932
Eric Herrera	1933	1933
Louis Martinez	1933	1934
Ernesto Sota	1934	1937
Germán Núñez	1937	1938
Salvador González	1938	1939
Francisco Bautista	1939	1940
Filiberto Zapata	1940	1940
César Martíno	1940	1945
Francisco Bautista	1945	1948
Antonio Hidalgo	1948	1949
Miguel Ramírez	1950	1954
Julián Rodríguez	1954	1956
Pedro Valdez	1956	1959
Darío Pastrana	1959	1961
Guillermo Cañedo	1961	1981
Emilio Díez Barroso	1981	1996
Pablo Cañedo	1996	1997
Alejandro Orvañános	1997	1998
Raúl Quintana	1998	1999
Javier Pérez Teuffer	1999	2004
Guillermo Cañedo White	2004	2008
Michel Bauer	2008-

References

1. www.esmas.com
2. Bigsoccer.com
3. "Cronología Estadio Azteca". Retrieved 2007-09-13.
4. "Pide Juan Pablo II "superar" deficiencias en el progreso social". Retrieved 2007-10-12.

Sources/External Links

• Official Team Website

• 1 "Club America" Official Website
• 2 "Inicia la aventura (1917-1942)." www.esmas.com. Redaccion.
• 3 "Epoca profesional (1943-1969)." www.esmas.com. Redaccion.
• 4 "Mas ligas y el campeonato Intercontinental (1970-1981)." www.esmas.com. Redaccion.
• 5 "America campeonisimo (1982-1998)." www.esmas.com. Redaccion.
• 6 "Otra vez Campeones (1999-actual)." www.esmas.com. Redaccion.
• 8 "Mexican Football Site" www.mediotiempo.com Redaccion.<
• 9 "Aguilas del America blog" http://aguilas.wordpress.com/ Redaccion.
• 10 "Otra vez Campeones (1999-actual)." www.esmas.com. Redaccion.
• 11 "Aguilas del America Myspace"www.myspace.com/clubaguilasdelamerica
• clubamerica.t35.com
• Support Website
• Team Anthem
• OleOle's LIVE Coverage of Club America at the FIFA Club World Cup 2006

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v t e Football in Mexico
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League system	Men Liga MX Liga de Expansión Liga Premier Liga TDP Liga de Balompié Mexicano Liga MXA Independiente Women Liga MX Femenil Liga Mexicana de Fútbol Femenil
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Awards	Balón de Oro Top scorers
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