The Veracruz Courier
Squad16 Nov 2026
A falling-out at Veracruz
Luis Alfonso Rodríguez and a teammate went at it, and not about football. Training grounds are small places and a long season makes them smaller.
The dugout16 Nov 2026
A door opens for Paolo Yrizar
He asked about his future and was given an answer with minutes in it. The manager has now made a promise in a building where promises are remembered, and the clock on it has started.
Market16 Nov 2026
The Juan Sanchez talk will not go away
Another week, another link, another denial nobody quite believes. Veracruz know the market decides these things, not the back pages — but the back pages are louder.
The dugout16 Nov 2026
Diego Vazquez knocks on the manager's door
“It had gone on long enough. I would rather have it out than leave it sitting there.” Ten minutes behind a closed door at Veracruz, and both men came out saying it was fine.
Squad16 Nov 2026
The penny has dropped for Hiram Mier
He looks like a man who lives here now rather than one who is working here. It took most of a season, and at Veracruz the difference is visible from the back of the stand.
Loan watch16 Nov 2026
Gabriel Lozano first choice at Cruz Azul
10 starts and a season average of 6.62. The loan is doing exactly what it was arranged to do.
In brief
- Looking ahead An away day at Morelia next for Veracruz
- The dugout Juan Sanchez keeps his manager's vote
- Squad Bicho back in training