Shocking allegations after Mexico-Ecuador: Five footballers were threatened with having their families killed

2026-07-02 19:35:14Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Shocking allegations after Mexico-Ecuador: Five footballers were threatened with

After the 2-0 defeat to Mexico, which ended Ecuador's World Cup adventure, serious accusations of threats against several national team players have circulated in the Ecuadorian media.

According to reports, people linked to Mexican cartels allegedly contacted five Ecuadorian players shortly before the match, threatening them that their families would be in danger if the team won. The calls allegedly included addresses and private information about the players' families, both in Ecuador and Mexico.

Local media alludes that this psychological pressure directly affected the team's performance, which appeared uncertain and far from its level in the decisive challenge.

Renowned Ecuadorian journalist Carlos Vera stated that he has received information about threats against a player's family, but stressed that he does not have evidence to confirm all the claims.

"I have been informed that the family of one of our players who lives in Mexico has received threats. I cannot speak for sure about the other cases, but this could explain what we saw on the pitch. The team played without courage and made unusual mistakes," he said.

However, there is no official evidence to support these allegations. The Ecuadorian Football Federation, FIFA and Mexican authorities have all said they have not received any complaints from players or staff of the national team.

In Mexico, the allegations have been fiercely opposed. The media and public opinion consider them an attempt to justify Ecuador's elimination and to diminish the qualification of the Mexican national team.

If concrete evidence or proof emerges in the coming days, the case could take on much larger dimensions. For now, everything remains at the level of allegations that have not been confirmed by the competent authorities.


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