The cement defender is the protagonist of a strong controversy, after having released the images of a children’s party organized for his 13-year-old son on a drug-trafficking theme, a situation that only deserved a “call to attention” from the League and a minor sanction from the club.
After the controversy that arose last weekend after the images of the narcofiesta organized by the Cruz Azul footballer, Julio César Domínguez, for his 13-year-old son Matías, on the occasion of his birthday, Liga MX and La Máquina have “closed” without sanction the issue that generates precedents in Mexican football.
Although the images revealed by the player himself on his social networks clearly alluded to the Sinaloa cartel led by Joaquín Guzmán Loera, “el Chapo” and his group “Chapiza”, in the official position provided by the player, and published by the club through social network, it was pointed out that the theme referred to a popular video game among young people.
“I want to offer a sincere apology to the public, the fans, my teammates and fellow players, the clubs, Liga MX and the Mexican Football Federation for these unfortunate events.”
At the same time, the Máquina Celeste player distanced himself from Liga MX and Cruz Azul Soccer Club from what happened in the private meeting, emphasizing in his message that it was an event totally unrelated to his profession.
“As I have expressed before, I recognize that these images are not what Mexico needs. I am committed to becoming a point of reference that promotes the values of the League and my club and to maintain exemplary behavior on and off the pitch “. .
Even if the actions would represent a violation of article 34 of the Liga MX Code of Ethics, which, although it does not directly indicate drug trafficking, refers to the non-tolerance of violence and that players must have a neutral position on political issues.
If they fail to do so, they may be subject to penalties such as: reprimand, reprimand, temporary suspension, ban, fine, community service, or disaffiliation; The decision of both organizations was solely for “support, education and awareness” for the athlete.
Likewise, Cruz Azul decided to separate the “Cata” for 4 games. After seeing no activity on the first date of the current Clausura 2023 against Tijuana, the central defender will reappear on the 5th, when the Machine will receive a visit from Tigres.
Given the resolution that both institutions have opted for, fans and public opinion have used social networks and various media to express their disappointment with the decisions taken, defining the measure as “tepid” and “shameful”.
“Cata” Domínguez, one of the leaders and captains of the Machine, was heavily criticized by fans and society at large “for inciting violence” among the children who attended his son’s party, because the decoration indicated a “zone of war”. and images of grenades associated with drug trafficking.
