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Tuca Ferretti Retracts ‘Chamaco Chillón’ Label and Backs Teen Goalkeeper Rodrigo Parra

He clarified his remark was meant to instill character following Parra’s challenging debut, affirming the 17-year-old will get more chances.

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Overview

  • Rodrigo Parra became the youngest goalkeeper to debut in Liga MX at age 17, conceding three goals with one error that led to a 3-0 loss to Santos Laguna.
  • Parra’s tears after the match initially drew criticism but sparked a wave of encouragement from fans and rival supporters on social media.
  • Ricardo Ferretti withdrew his “chamaco chillón” comment, explaining it was intended to motivate Parra to show greater resolve.
  • Pumas vice president Miguel Mejía Barón defended the young keeper’s emotional response as a sign of commitment and urged supporters to rally behind him.
  • While exploring veteran options like Keylor Navas and David Ospina, Pumas maintain their commitment to Parra’s development in upcoming Liga MX fixtures.