There has never been a talent of this sort in Mexican football history. Morita.

MORITAAAAAAAAAA

If the Huescas injury is serious...will barely arrive on time for the World Cup, I think...

Another special day, another day to see Vargas-Montiel-Morita ⚽️

Why this U20 World Cup feels different 🇲🇽⚽️ open.substack.com/pub/delejito... My thoughts on El Tri's 2-2 draw against Brazil.

I have no doubts that Montiel, Obed and Mora will command El Tri’s midfield in the next decade, that’s why this World Cup in Chile is so special. It’s becoming very apparent that the excitement matches to what we felt in 2005 with that magical U17 side.

Impressive debut for El Tri. In Morita, We Trust. And it’s going to be fucking fun…

Mexico open their U20 WC campaign with a 2-2 draw versus Brazil. Next up is Spain on Wednesday. This is the toughest group of the tournament and just advancing would be a success.

Mora is 16 and is orchestrating the attack with so much skill and leadership, it's damn scary, at this point.

Don't know how this one will end, but that first 45 minutes from El Tri's U-20 is some of the best football shown by a Mexican side in 2025. When you think, what's Mexico's precise style of play, that's it, what we just saw. Morita is HIM.

Zendejas’ golazo against Navas will become his marquee moment as was Gio’s golazo against Howard. What a piece of artwork. My God…

Every win, every big performance for this Mexico U20 side will be favorable for its future. A lot of the players in the roster will have a legitimate shot to be starters in 2030, hopefully they can have a memorable experience. ⚽️🇲🇽

If Edson had stayed at West Ham, he was starting with Nuno. The little details...

A draw that feels like a massive win for Club America.

Poland never wants to be invaded by Russia again, so it has built the biggest army of any EU country. But as Putin knows, it has a different vulnerability: its split and distrustful society. That's where he's striking. Me @financialtimes.com after my recent visit to Poland on.ft.com/3IrSfC8

Just like Martino's decision to leave out Santi from the 2022 WC will go down as one of the dumbest decisions with El Tri in recent times, the same could be said if Vasco doesn't start Huescas in the 2026 WC, best Mexican RB by miles.

A name to keep a close eye on is Flavio Robatto. Currently manages Bolivar, which in my opinion, is one of the best teams in the Americas at the moment. Exciting style. Robatto will likely head to Liga MX in the next years. #LigaMXeng

I don't see how Cholo ends this season with Atleti. It will be very surprising if he does, and his likely next destination will be either Serie A or Argentina manager.

To see Chivas get some air and win a Clasico Nacional, it's good news for Mexican football. A well-managed Chivas side, with top young prospects always helps the intentions of El Tri. It's always been like that, whether you like it or not.

Some eye-catching quotes on this story by @felipecardenas.bsky.social

Hmmmm…Les falta Edson…

Whether he goes or not to the WC, Guillermo Ochoa already made history. There hasn't been a Mexican goalkeeper with the amount of Man of the Match awards in multiple World Cups. His history is done and exemplary. He travelled through Europe, the only MX goalkeeper to ever do it. It's history.

Let me put it out there, things could go really good or really bad in 2026, but I think it's really unfair that Vasco is coaching a third World Cup when he really hasn't offered any tactical nuances that have enhanced Mexican football. His style is bland, it's boring, not much to add.

Santi scored again, that’s great news. I do feel that if Fidalgo accepts to play for El Tri, he will get a look next year.

El Tri has a serious midfield issue, and the solution might be Fidalgo…

Too many giveaways in the midfield for El Tri. If it's Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Colombia, or most offensively-talented teams, El Tri would be down a couple of goals...

Chavez (21) and Huescas (21) El Tri finally has proper full-backs for the long-haul 😭

El Tri is scheduled to play Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay & Uruguay to close out the year. It’s tricky bc not showing up against these opponents to end the year will mount the questions on Vasco and coaching staff. Now if the opposite happens and they ball, El Tri will look ready for the WC.

Domenico Tedesco will be Edson Alvarez's manager at Fenerbahçe. Spent time at RB Leipzig, winning a German Cup, let's see what he thinks of Edson's game and where he could improve. Wouldn't be surprised if he starts playing him as a CB.

If El Tri doesn't win tonight, it's important to factor in that both Japan and Korea have grown exponentially. At this point, their level is way ahead of El Tri's, it's not the late 1990s, early 2000s anymore. Times are different, both Korea and Japan will compete for top spots in next year's WC.

It’s 2025, and El Tri is in need of a 16-year-old superstar to generate attractive football. Bonkers.

We have the terribly scheduled 2024 Leagues Cup to thank for Gilberto Mora? Kinda. @nayibmoran.bsky.social explains.

Always great catching up with @thecolorfulkit.com and talk Mexican football. Big weeks ahead for El Tri and Liga MX teams, the World Cup is around the corner.

El Tri’s U-20 WC midfield is probably the best ever assembled if we consider the amount of first-team minutes it accumulates. I remember one with Guti and Orbelin as well, but this one with Morita-Obed-Montiel is unmatchable.

Chucky Lozano is playing at a 2017 level right now, looks inspired. Well aware that this could be his last WC in 2026. Do feel he could have what it takes to sit Alvarado or Vega. Raul is an undisputed starter, and there’s no chance that Santi will be a starter in 2026.

Obed Vargas tiene mucha sangre, México tiene un gran escudero en el mediocampo para muchos años.

Now Mourinho is gone, what a bad move for Edson, oh my...Should have just moved back to Liga MX with Tigres at this point.

Been chasing this story for quite some time with @lizzybecherano.bsky.social. Welcome to Necaxa: Translating Wrexham playbook for Mexico. Here's what Rob Mac and Eva Longoria had to say about their new Liga MX project: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Yup, he'll be coached by Mourinho, but I feel like Edson's move to Turkey would be a downgrade. I feel that at this stage he would be equipped to make a bigger move. One of the reasons he wasn't able to reach that "big move "is that ineffective passing distribution he has. #ElTrieng

Griezmann in Liga MX? Viva México, cabrones… un saludito a Carlitos Vela wey…

Bit worrying to see Edson's future in a state of uncertainty. With the transfer window about to close, it's important he makes the right move, which will guarantee him minutes. #ElTrieng

It's 2025, and this is a subheading in a Premier League article. It's important to highlight how La Volpe created this with MX footballers. Remarkable. #ElTrieng

Tigres 7-0 Puebla, Guido Pizarro having "his" moment at the club, everything is coming together in league play, and it's going to be a joy to watch. Correa, what a signing. #LigaMXeng

This Maxim signing for America looks a lot like the Menez signing, kind of shocked that America, as big and successful as it is, can’t have a bigger presence in South America, and actually pick out two-three players of the level of Deossa and then sell them at a high price to Europe.

With all this commotion of MLS v Liga MX takes, it shouldn’t go unnoticed that last night both Obed Vargas and Gil Mora gave spectacular performances. Vargas is only 19 and Mora, well we know, but pretty impressive from both.

Larcamon and Cruz Azul in critical condition after that 7-0 defeat. Quite astonishing to see after their recent Concachampions run. Unsure if Larcamon will be able to save his job at this point.

It’s safe to assume that every night that Gil Mora takes the field it’s a big night for Mexican football. That’s where we’re at right now.

Very concerning last weeks for Club America, the performances suggest there’s mental tiredness, but also a lack of addressing the refurbishment of the squad. At this stage, really shocking to see it not make a splash signing like Keylor Pumas.

Fabio Gomes scored his first goal for Mazatlan last night in LA. Always knew he had the skillset to succeed in Liga MX. I worked with him in the 2022 MLS Season, while he played for RBNY. Clearly, he has a very good football IQ. Mazatlan may have gotten a steal with Fabinho.