Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Día de los Inocentes: The Day The Mexican Sports Media Trolls Everyone

Heed this warning, Liga MX fans, do NOT take much of what you see today from the Mexican sports media seriously. You’re gonna see some wacky stories, odd signings, and strange deals advertised on Twitter or the internet, but whatever you do, DON’T fall for them. The 28th of December is celebrated in Mexico as El Día de los Inocentes: A day for pranks, tricks, hoaxes, jokes and making family members look foolish and embarrassed. It’s essentially April Fools Day, but the sports media is much, much more involved, and reporters and fans alike are hoodwinked into believing whatever dubious news sports teams and publications put out in the name of good old traditional fun and games.