Overview
- Cruz Azul confirmed Kevin Mier fractured his tibia and will miss the rest of the season while receiving specialized medical care, affecting club and Colombia national team plans.
- The injury occurred when Adalberto Carrasquilla tried to block a clearance; after a VAR review, referee Fernando Hernández issued a yellow card rather than a sending-off.
- Carrasquilla has been targeted with death threats and alleged doxxing on social media following the incident, raising concerns about his personal safety.
- He left Mexico to join Panama’s national team and will miss Pumas’ next match because of yellow-card accumulation.
- Panamanian outlets report uncertainty over his continuity at Pumas given the current climate, while online reactions to Mier’s setback ranged from strong support to hostile comments.