Club León reported the passing of Francisco Javier Ramírez Elizondo, a loyal supporter of the team, and expressed its condolences to the fan's family. The news shocked the emerald community, which reacted with heartfelt comments on social media. Phrases like "A great fan, excellent human being", "Great fan of my fierce one and longtime friend", and "Rest in peace, friend. We will miss you a lot" flooded the posts.
The passing of Ramírez Elizondo comes on the eve of the match between León and América, valid for the ninth round of the Clausura 2025 Tournament. Club León will visit the Eagles at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in a match that could define the tournament leadership and the Esmeraldas' unbeaten streak. This will be an important challenge for James Rodríguez and his team, as América is one of the favorites for the title.
The match between León and América will take place at 19:00 hours and is expected to be a high-level confrontation. Club León has performed well in the tournament, with six victories and one draw in their recent appearances. However, facing América represents a significant challenge for Rodríguez's team.
On Wednesday, February 19, the news of Francisco Javier Ramírez Elizondo's passing saddened the football world in Mexico. Club León used its social media to share the sad news with its followers and express its condolences to the family and friends of the fan. Ramírez Elizondo was remembered for the bonds he had formed with the emerald community and was bid farewell with heartfelt farewell messages.
