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Conflicting Videos Surface Over Assault on Zaldívar’s Family at Estadio Akron

Suspects have been identified, detained by clubs, stadium officials as well as league authorities, with criminal plus disciplinary reviews underway.

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Overview

  • Ángel Zaldívar alleged on Instagram that his brother’s nose was broken and his minor niece was attacked by Chivas fans during FC Juárez’s 2–1 victory.
  • Initial clips showed Zaldívar’s brother receiving medical attention at the stadium; later footage appears to show him striking a Chivas supporter.
  • FC Juárez condemned the violence, offered support to Zaldívar’s family and said it is working with local police and Liga MX comisarios to identify and hold aggressors accountable.
  • Chivas and Estadio Akron management asserted that security intervened within seven seconds, that all involved individuals were identified and detained and that no immediate charges were filed.
  • Liga MX issued a communique rejecting violence; it confirmed the case is under investigation with the league’s disciplinary commission reviewing the incident amid wider World Cup security concerns.