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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América wins capital derby; champion Tigres rise to second

by Thomas Buckley

The “Clásico Capitalino” at Estadio Azteca had a little bit of everything - one goal, one goal annulled, one penalty, one missed penalty...

Ragged América limps into capital derby, Pumas set to pounce

by Thomas Buckley

Most Liga MX fans are no doubt gearing up for the 173rd “Clásico Capitalino” taking place at Estadio Azteca this evening where América will...

Leaders Atleti de San Luis stunned by last-place Cementeros

by Thomas Buckley

Just another crazy Liga MX weekend ... After weeks of occupying unexpectedly lofty spots in the Liga MX table, Atlético de San Luis and FC...

Puebla escapes basement; another Liga MX game postponed

by Thomas Buckley

Matchday 10 is off to a fascinating start as Puebla climbed out of the Liga MX basement by handing Atlas its first home loss of the Apertura 2023...

Tigres overcome lethargy, LAFC to claim second Campeones Cup

by Thomas Buckley

Tigres became the first two-time winner of the Campeones Cup with a 4-2 shootout win over LAFC after a scoreless 90 minutes at BMO Stadium...

Liga MX at midpoint of the Apertura 2023: By the Numbers

by Thomas Buckley

The Apertura 2023 is poised at the top of the back stretch – 80 games in the books, 73 games remaining – yet a pair of Liga MX minnows are...

Atleti de San Luis tops Liga MX table; Clásico Regio on tap

by Thomas Buckley

Atlético de San Luis will wake up back in first place in Liga MX after holding off a Mazatlán FC comeback attempt. The 3-2 victory allows the...

How will Guadalajara respond to 'Super Clásico' thrashing?

by Thomas Buckley

Chivas Nation is in turmoil. The pantsing Guadalajara suffered at the hands of bitter rivals América prompted irate fans to loose tirades on...

Liga MX leaders stumble as once-dormant giants start to rise

by Thomas Buckley

Matchday 8 is in the books and we still have two pretenders perched atop the Liga MX table. Lurking in third place is an América club who can...

Everything you need to know ahead of 250th 'Super Clásico'

by Thomas Buckley

Aguilas seek retribution in massive Liga MX derby The Chivas are in Mexico City to take on América in the 250th rendition of the Liga MX...

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