On February 29, 2024, the Disciplinary Commission imposed a hefty fine on Cruz Azul for an incident involving its under 19 women’s team. The club was fined 108,570 pesos, equivalent to the annual salary of a player in training categories in Mexico. This sanction came after the under 19 players were involved in chants against América prior to a match.
The fine, which is more than 100 thousand pesos, is meant to serve as a warning to the club and its players. The Disciplinary Commission cited violations of articles 11 and 12 of the Code of Ethics of the Mexican Soccer Federation in their decision. The Commission warned Cruz Azul that further infractions could result in more severe penalties.
The incident occurred when Cruz Azul fans were cheering on the team before a match against América. The under 19 women’s team joined in on the chants, prompting the investigation by the Disciplinary Commission. The Commission found that the players’ actions were in violation of the Code of Ethics and issued the fine as a consequence.
The disciplinary statement emphasized the importance of upholding ethical standards in the sport and warned against actions that could discredit or harm the reputation of football organizations. The exact amount of the fine was not disclosed publicly, as this information remains confidential within Liga MX.
Cruz Azul has been instructed to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future to avoid further sanctions. The club has yet to comment on the fine imposed by the Disciplinary Commission.