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Cruz Azul may dismiss women's coach after América anniversary event
Cruz Azul may part ways with women's coach Raúl Gutiérrez after he attended an event celebrating rival club América's 110th anniversary.
Gutiérrez was photographed wearing an América shirt while serving as coach of Cruz Azul's women's team.
The club has not confirmed his departure, and reports say its women's leadership is considering whether his coaching staff would stay.
Gutiérrez apologized to Cruz Azul fans and said he had not understood the impact of attending the event.
He reaffirmed his commitment to Cruz Azul's women's team and compared the incident to an accidental own goal.
If the club dismisses him, former interim coach Guadalupe Worbis could take charge for the rest of the first phase of the Apertura 2026 season.
Cruz Azul may dismiss women’s coach Raúl “Potro” Gutiérrez after he attended an América anniversary event.
Gutiérrez was photographed wearing an América shirt at the event marking the club’s 110th anniversary at the Estadio Azteca.
Reports say Cruz Azul’s women’s team leadership is considering his departure and whether his coaching staff would remain.
Gutiérrez apologized to Cruz Azul supporters and said his commitment to the club’s women’s team was beyond doubt.
- Who
- Raúl “Potro” Gutiérrez, coach of Cruz Azul’s women’s team.
- What
- Cruz Azul may dismiss him after he attended an América anniversary event.
- When
- The event took place on the Saturday before the article was published on October 15, 2026.
- Where
- The Estadio Azteca, also called Estadio Banorte in the article.
- Why
- His attendance at the event and appearance in an América shirt reportedly upset Cruz Azul’s leadership and supporters.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gutiérrez attended América’s 110th-anniversary event at the Estadio Azteca.
Gutiérrez apologized to Cruz Azul supporters and compared the situation to scoring an own goal.
Infobae reported that Cruz Azul may dismiss Gutiérrez and is considering whether his coaching staff would stay.
- Coach
- Raúl “Potro” Gutiérrez
- Club
- Cruz Azul women’s team
- Anniversary
- América’s 110th anniversary
- Venue
- Estadio Azteca, also called Estadio Banorte in the article
- Tournament
- Apertura 2026, Liga Femenil BBVA
What people are saying
I want to offer a sincere apology to all Cruz Azul fans and the Institution.
I deeply regret not having understood the impact my participation in the recognition event I attended because of my career as a player would have.
My commitment to Cruz Azul’s first women’s team and the entire institution is beyond doubt.