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2d ago

Pumas-Toluca Draw Turns Into Public Budget Feud Between Coaches

The dispute over payroll differences highlights resource tensions in Liga MX before the clubs head into league/Leagues Cup tests.

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Overview

  • At Nemesio Diez, Pumas and Toluca played to a draw after Jorge Ruvalcaba opened the scoring for UNAM.
  • In postmatch comments, Pumas coach Efraín Juárez praised his players for matching the champion despite a payroll he said was about ten times larger than his own.
  • Toluca manager Antonio Mohamed acknowledged Pumas’ strong showing and reminded reporters he once led UNAM to the semifinals with an even smaller budget.
  • Juárez later posted on Instagram “En este club solo vale ser campeón!!!” alongside a photo of his 2009 title to emphasize Pumas’ championship culture.
  • Both coaches now pivot to upcoming fixtures, with Pumas hosting Puebla in the Apertura and Toluca facing Orlando City in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal.