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Guillermo Álvarez had been the face of Cruz Azul for decades ... then suddenly in 2020 he was a fugitive. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Deconstructing Cruz Azul, Part IV: The structural rot is exposed

Deconstructing Cruz Azul, Part III: Cracks in the foundation

Champs get statement victory; América, Monterrey falter

Deconstructing Cruz Azul, Part II: Manufacturing trouble

Despite struggling to collect Liga MX hardware in recent decades, Cruz Azul does have a nice collection of secondary trophies. Here the Cementeros celebrate after winning the 2022 Liga MX Champions Cup. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Deconstructing Cruz Azul, Part I: Building ‘The Blue Machine’

Mazatlán's Kraken Stadium will remain empty tonight as Liga MX officials postponed the Cañoneros' match against León due to cartel-related violence. (Photo by Sergio Mejia/Getty Images)

Cartel violence forces postponement of FC Mazatlán season opener

Uriel Antuna and Cruz Azul appear set to reject an offer from Panathinaikos making it likely the winger will stay in Liga MX months at least another six months. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Scattershooting ahead of the Clausura 2023 season

Cruz Azul celebrates with the Copa por México trophy after defeating the Chivas in Guadalajara on Dec. 30. (Photo by Carlos Zepeda/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul tops Chivas for preseason bragging rights

Cruz Azul and the Chivas will vie for the 2022 Copa for México trophy tonight in Guadalajara. The Liga MX season begins next weekend. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Chivas, Cementeros repeat in Copa por México final

Michael Estrada celebrates after putting Cruz Azul ahead 2-0 from the penalty spot. The Cementeros defeated América 2-0 to advance to the Copa por México final. (Photo by Jonathan Mondragon/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul survives late Aguilas charge, will face Chivas in Copa por México final

The Chivas will square off against crosstown rivals Atlas in a preseason "Clasico Tapatío." (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Junior Classic, ‘Clásico Tapatío’ set stage for Copa de México final

Luis Suárez has decided to accept an offer from Gremio rather than join Liga MX. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Suárez picks Gremio over Cruz Azul; Chivas eyeing 13th crown

Edgar Gutiérrez (in blue) put Cruz Azul ahead early in the second half but the Cementeros could not hold onto the lead, conceding a late goal to Toluca in a Copa por México match. (Photo by Jonathan Mondragon/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cruz Azul-Toluca match overshadowed by Luis Suárez saga

JJ Macías (seen here against FC Mazatlán in a Liga MX match) is poised to return to the form that saw him touted as one of the best strikers in Liga MX. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Chivas Nation has the Fever; goalie Malagón shipped to América

No, Guillermo Ochoa is not practicing for bocci ball but the México goalkeeper appears headed to Italy to join Salernitana. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Looks like it’s time to say ‘Ciao, Memo’; Montes to Espanyol

Cruz Azul players celebrates their first goal against UNAM in the Copa por México, a preseason tournament involving 10 Liga MX teams. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Preseason Liga MX Cup tourney promises drama heading into Clausura 2023

Cruz Azul's Carlos Rotondi (left) traps the ball under the watchful eye of Necaxa's Brayan Garnica during Monday's Copa por México match in Toluca. (Photo by Jonathan Mondragon/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Copa por México gives coaches opportunity to prepare for Clausura 2023

Guadalajara midfielder Sergio Flores (left) battles against Athletic Bilbao's Dani García during a friendly match in Spain. The Chivas lost 2-0. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Guadalajara splits pair against LaLiga teams; Tigres get Gorriarán

Emanuel Montejano (center) was among five players cut after the club's lackluster season. He scored on his debut in April 2021 but injuries slowed his development. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Winter transactions and other idle chatter across Liga MX

Former Liga MX Coach of the Year Nicolás Larcamón is the new head coach of León. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Larcamón takes over in León as Puebla starts rebuild

Diego Cocca was presented as the new Tigres coach less than three months ago. Now it appears that he will be in charge of Team Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Odds and Ends: Two-time champ Cocca takes Tigres job

Tigres players celebrate after Belén Cruz scored against América in the Liga MX Femenil Final. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Tigres put clamps on América, win 5th Liga MX Femenil title

Miguel Herrera came up short in the playoffs yet again and this week Tigres decided to cut ties with the controversial coach. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Liga MX Week in Review: ‘Piojo’ shown the door

Marco Fabián could be back in a Chivas kit seven years after leaving Liga MX for the Bundesliga. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/LatinContent via Getty Images)

Necaxa hires Andrés Lillini; Chivas planning roster moves

Santos Laguna dynamo Fernando Gorriarán (bottom) is evidently on América's wish list, while Roger Martínez (top) might be trade bait to clear payroll space. (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images)

Rumors swirl as Liga MX Hot Stove League gets off to early start

Rafael Puente, Jr., (left) chats with Ricardo Ferretti during a FC Juárez match in February. Puente was named head coach of UNAM, his fourth coaching gig in Liga MX. (Photo by Alvaro Avila/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Guadalajara, UNAM fill head coaching vacancies

Pachuca players celebrate after roughing up Toluca 8-2 to claim the Apertura 2022 title. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Rampant Pachuca waltzes to 7th title, finishes off Toluca 8-2

Pachuca players celebrate after Mauricio Isaias (left) scored to put the Tuzos ahead 4-0 in minute 41. with teammates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the final first leg match between Toluca and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Apertura 2022 Liga MX at Nemesio Diez Stadium on October 27, 2022 in Toluca, Mexico. (Photo by Agustin Cuevas/Getty Images)

Visiting Pachuca trounces Toluca in 1st leg of Apertura 2022 Finals