The Mexican Championship has reported confirmed cases of players testing positive for COVID-19. These developments reflect how the virus touched sports leagues worldwide and how it reached football in Mexico, shaping health protocols, game schedules, and team operations since early 2020.
The pandemic introduced disruption on a global scale, and the spread reached Mexico in late February of that year. As the situation evolved, national football followed the same trajectory seen across leagues worldwide, with health concerns prompting new measures and careful management of player availability and competition calendars. The risk within the football community remained a concern, given the visibility, close-contact dynamics, and high fitness demands involved in professional play.
Beyond fans and the general public, players, coaches, support staff, and team managers faced ongoing exposure. The profile of risk varied with factors such as age, underlying health conditions, and overall fitness levels, all of which influenced decisions about training, travel, and match participation as leagues worked to balance safety with competition.
Below is a concise overview intended to keep followers informed about the latest status within the league, while emphasizing protective measures and the evolving response from clubs and medical teams across the country.
CONFIRMED CASES
In the official tallies, several players have returned positive COVID-19 results, prompting isolation periods and contact tracing protocols to prevent further spread within squads and facilities.
SUSPECTED CASES
- Roberto Alvarado (Chivas)
DEAD
- Saints Lagoon (Martín Pérez, coach of Santos Femenil)