Violent Shooting in León Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
A deadly shooting in León, Guanajuato, has left the local community in shock after an attack claimed the life of an elderly man named Mario and injured two others. The incident occurred amid a broader wave of violence that has plagued the region, which is known as one of Mexico’s most violent states due to ongoing conflicts between organized crime groups.
According to initial reports, the shooting took place in a residential area of León. Authorities responded quickly to the scene, where they found one person dead and two others suffering from gunshot wounds. The identities of the injured have not been released, and their conditions remain unknown as of press time. Law enforcement has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack, but no arrests have been made and motives are still under review.
This tragedy follows a series of violent events in Guanajuato, including recent massacres and attacks linked to cartel disputes over drug trafficking and fuel theft. The state government, in coordination with local security forces, has pledged to intensify efforts to find those responsible and restore safety to the community.
Club León Excluded from Club World Cup After CAS Appeal Fails
In international sports news, Club León has been officially excluded from participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, dismissed the club’s appeal. FIFA’s decision was based on regulations prohibiting multiple club ownership, as both Club León and fellow Liga MX team Pachuca are owned by Grupo Pachuca.
Despite León’s efforts to demonstrate independent management through a trust fund, CAS found the measures insufficient to comply with FIFA’s strict rules. The panel’s ruling is final and unappealable, confirming that León will not compete in the tournament. In a public statement, Club León expressed deep disappointment, emphasizing that their fight was about sporting merit and honor, not financial gain. The club vowed to return stronger in future competitions.
FIFA has announced that the final spot in Group D of the Club World Cup—alongside Chelsea, Flamengo, and ES Tunis—will be decided in a playoff match between Club América (Liga MX) and LAFC (MLS) later this month. The winner is expected to earn at least $9.55 million in revenue from participation, underscoring the high stakes of the upcoming fixture.
The exclusion of Club León has sparked debate within Mexican football, with many fans and analysts questioning the fairness of the multi-ownership rule and its impact on the country’s top clubs. For now, Club León will watch from the sidelines as the battle for a place among the world’s best continues.