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Alvarez’s decision to speak up on this immigration issue breaks from the national team’s previous stance of not engaging in politically loaded questions. In the press conference before the game against Turkey, Mexico Coach Javier Aguirre was asked his opinion on what is occurring in Los Angeles. Aguirre immediately shut down the question, stating, “I will not speak on Los Angeles…because this (conference) is a sporting matter…(and) I do not have all the information to manifest an answer.” Aguirre’s inability or unwillingness to answer this question has divided many fans and pundits, who see this as a betrayal by the FMF. The Mexican Federation has cashed in on Mexican-American fans filling stadium in the United States for a long time, and now seems to be turning a blind eye toward these fans as they fall victim to the Trump Administration’s draconian immigration policies.
La Seleccíon is a representation and an extension of Mexico, the Mexican people, the diaspora in the United States and beyond. If it is to be an honest representation it cannot shy away from the truth, however ugly it may be. Captain Alvarez’s statement reaches across the aisle, reminding the Mexican fans that this is still their national team.