On Friday, January 24, the coach of the Cruz Azul football team, Martín Anselmi, was involved in a controversial situation. While it was expected that he would travel to Portugal to formalize an agreement with Porto, witnesses on social media reported that Anselmi remained at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM). In light of this situation, the club issued a formal warning as his absence would be considered a breach of his employment contract.
In response to the events, Cruz Azul's official account posted a message expressing its determination as a team. Despite the speculation and controversy generated, it was ultimately confirmed that Martín Anselmi was leaving not only the club but also the country, with the possibility of reaching an agreement with Porto in Portugal.
The club's legal department sent a communication to the former director, reminding him that his trip to Portugal was against the stipulations of his contract for the new season of the League. Although Anselmi mentioned that the agreement with Porto was in progress, Cruz Azul had not been notified or authorized regarding this trip, resulting in legal tensions.
In this tense context, the possibility was raised that Anselmi's conduct could imply legal issues if he did not attend the following training sessions. The uncertainty about his future with the team reflected a complicated and discontented situation for both the institution and the coach himself.
