The relationship between two renowned Mexican sports communicators, David Faitelson and José Ramón Fernández, has taken a negative turn in recent days, sparking controversy in the media. Faitelson, who began his career under Fernández's tutelage at TV Azteca and later became independent at Televisa, has been labeled by his former boss as a "hitman," accusing him of receiving inappropriate gifts and benefits.
During a recent broadcast of SportsCenter on ESPN, José Ramón Fernández mentioned that Grupo Pachuca had given several sports journalists trips to Europe with all expenses paid, explicitly referring to Faitelson. Fernández called him a "hitman" and questioned his professional integrity, insinuating that he now works for Televisa, which has led to a rift between the two communicators.
In response to these accusations, David Faitelson stepped out to defend himself through his Twitter account. He clarified that, while he was paid for a trip to Oviedo, it was not under the conditions described by Fernández, as part of a group of journalists. Moreover, he showed evidence of bank transfers made by himself, thereby refuting the accusations about the received gifts.
In an even more confrontational tone, Faitelson pointed out Fernández for irresponsibly using the term "hitman" and linked the commentator to past drug use issues. He also questioned Fernández's ethics in discussing the Grupo Pachuca matter, mentioning his son and suggesting conflicts of interest in his position. This response has further fueled the discussion between the two communicators, making it clear that their relationship has significantly deteriorated.
