How blind football is helping women overcome barriers in Mexico
Mexico is sending its first blind women’s football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.

Mexico is sending its first blind women’s football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.






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Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca.
The 41-year-old, who played in six FIFA World Cups, announces he will retire from both club and country.
US officials claim evidence points to lettuce grown in Mexico, which Mexico’s Health Ministry disputes.
US judge hands life sentence to Ismael Zambada for leading one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels for decades.
On-pitch heroics and loveable personalities have skyrocketed the social media following of some footballers.
Sheinbaum has denounced remarks from DEA head Terry Cole as a baseless ‘political statement’ about Mexico.

As Mexico cohosts the World Cup, a mother confronts gender violence and seeks safety for her daughter through football.
Mexico files complaints and sends cease-and-desist letters over the deaths of 17 nationals in ICE custody or raids.
Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations

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