Overview
- Cruz Azul confirmed goalkeeper Kevin Mier fractured his tibia and will miss the rest of the season, putting his Colombia 2026 World Cup prospects in doubt.
- The injury followed a collision with Pumas midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla that was checked by VAR, after which referee Fernando Hernández issued a yellow card.
- Reports describe death threats and alleged leaks of Carrasquilla’s home address on social media, raising security concerns as online backlash escalates.
- Bolavip reports Cruz Azul will request Carrasquilla’s ineligibility for Play-In matches, though no disciplinary ruling from Liga MX has been announced.
- Panamanian outlets question Carrasquilla’s future at Pumas as past contentious plays are resurfaced online; he has joined Panama’s national team and will miss Pumas’ next match for card accumulation.