Tag: Liga MX

Keylor Navas reveals he once split weeks as a striker

Keylor Navas (Pumas UNAM)
October 2025

Navas said that ages eight to 14 he trained all week as a striker and played goalkeeper on Saturdays, describing how close-range finishing felt decisive from a forward’s view. He joined Pumas to be closer to family and has quickly become a Liga MX pillar. Speaking on Hugo Sánchez’s YouTube show, Navas detailed early two-role habits that sharpened his reading of one-v-ones and timing. He framed striker instincts—anticipation, composure, angles—as skills that later enhanced his goalkeeping, contributing to leadership impact at Pumas.

Giakoumakis Exit Looms as MLS Clubs Circle Cruz Azul Striker

Giorgos Giakoumakis (Cruz Azul)
Clausura 2025

The Greek striker is falling out of favor at Cruz Azul and could be on his way back to MLS. Despite being signed for $10.5 million ahead of Apertura 2024, he has failed to cement his role under Vicente Sánchez and is now the third-choice forward behind Ángel Sepúlveda and Mateusz Bogusz.
Giakoumakis has scored just two goals in 10 Clausura 2025 matches and hasn’t scored since Matchday 5. His past MLS success with Atlanta United has attracted interest from multiple clubs, per reports from TUDN and GiveMeSport.

Tigres and Rayados Locked in $16m Race for Ángel Correa

Ángel Correa (Atlético Madrid)
March 2025

Tigres and Rayados are battling to sign Correa, with interest growing from Turkey and Argentina. The 2022 World Cup winner could headline Liga MX’s summer window.
Tigres led initial talks, but Rayados’ late move reignited competition. Both clubs are known to spend big, and Correa’s $16m valuation means any suitor must submit a strong offer.

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