Thomas Buckley

A fan of Mexican soccer since moving to Mexico City in the 1990s, I served as Sports Editor at a Mexico City daily (1994-96) and have written articles and commentaries on the world's greatest sport for more than 25 years.

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Recent Liga MX news, scandals dim ‘Super Clásico’ spotlight

by Thomas Buckley

Where’s Mexico’s Dave Zirin when you need him? The noted author on the politics of sports (or his Mexican doppelgänger) would have been a...

Liga MX: Underachieving Pumas make last-gasp roster moves

by Thomas Buckley

In a clear message to UNAM’s underachieving team, the Pumas cut striker Gabriel Torres on Monday. The 32-year-old appeared in 20 games – 13...

Power Rankings: Aguilas, Diablos Rojos rule Liga MX roost

by Thomas Buckley

Through nine games of the Apertura 2021 season, the Liga MX table is still not shaking out as many pundits predicted. But as upsets recur each...

Chivas drama bumps red-hot Rayados from Liga MX headlines

by Thomas Buckley

Just five days ahead of the biggest Liga MX derby – the “Super Clásico” – Guadalajara fired Víctor Manuel Vucetich. Former Necaxa...

Monterrey knocks out Liga MX champs to reach CCL final

by Thomas Buckley

Monterrey advanced to the finals of the Concacaf Champions League on the back of an explosive first-half display against reigning Liga MX champs...

América Aguilas remain firmly atop Liga MX Power Rankings

by Thomas Buckley

Matchday 8 offered plenty of surprises – all three winless teams picked up their first victory – and several underwhelming performances by...

América win ensures all-Liga MX final in Champions League

by Thomas Buckley

Liga MX leaders América celebrated Mexican Independence Day in Philadelphia with a 2-0 victory (4-0 aggregate) over the Union, advancing to the...

Matchday 8 offers Liga MX fans a little bit of everything

by Thomas Buckley

Busy international schedules are taking a toll on Liga MX title favorites and Matchday 8 results demonstrate this will not be your ordinary...

Late Ruidiaz goal prevents all-Liga MX final in Leagues Cup

by Thomas Buckley

Two-time Liga MX scoring champ Raúl Ruidiaz knocked home a rebound of his own shot in minute 90+3 to give the host Seattle Sounders a 1-0...

Crowded FIFA calendar throws Liga MX favorites for a loop

by Thomas Buckley

In one of my season previews, I suggested the first month or so of the Apertura 2021 would be ragged since the Liga MX decided in all its wisdom...

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