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Gago Abruptly Ends Press Conference After Necaxa’s 0-1 Loss to Pachuca

The outburst sharpened questions about his job security heading into a difficult post-break schedule.

Overview

  • Necaxa fell 0-1 at home to Pachuca, their third straight defeat, leaving the side 2-3-7 and 16th in the Apertura 2025 table.
  • Fernando Gago opened by saying he was “100% responsible” and asserted he has the board’s backing before cutting the session short and walking out.
  • In a heated exchange, he rejected criticism of his Boca Juniors stint by claiming a 70% points rate, a figure TN reports as 63%.
  • Video of the confrontation circulated widely as Mexican outlets and fans intensified criticism and some media speculated about a possible dismissal.
  • After the FIFA break, Necaxa visit Tigres in Jornada 13 and then host Cruz Azul, matchups being framed in coverage as important tests for his tenure.