TOTAL SCANDAL! FMF notifies FIFA of match-fixing in Liga MX Femenil; More players from Mazatlán and other clubs under scrutiny? FEAR grows

Mexican women's soccer is shaken to its foundations. The match-fixing scandal in the Liga MX Femenil continues to escalate and threatens to have even greater consequences. Today, internal sources revealed that the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has formally notified FIFA about the case of the Mazatlán Femenil player, who was suspended for six years after being found guilty of participating in match manipulation linked to sports betting during the 2025 Clausura Tournament.

The investigation, which the FMF Disciplinary Commission initiated ex officio on April 10, focused on alleged violations of the Code of Ethics and the Sanctions Regulations. Although only one player has been sanctioned so far – presumably Mazatlán defender and captain Brenda García – suspicion looms over more involved players. Three other teammates, María Tarango (goalkeeper), Ana Patricia Becerra (defense), and Olga Anahí Trasviña (midfielder), were preemptively suspended by the club, and their legal and sporting status remains unknown.

Evidence of the Crime and the Club's Reaction Alarm bells went off after various pieces of evidence were leaked on social media, including audio, video, images, and an email sent to the FMF. This evidence, allegedly disseminated by a monitoring manager at the 1xbet betting house, suggested an agreement between the players to allow goals against them in exchange for financial benefits. Given the seriousness of the situation, Mazatlán FC acknowledged the investigation and, in a statement, even stated that some of its players had been threatened, adding a layer of complexity and human drama to the case.

"We inform you that, due to the seriousness of the case, the sanction will be extended to FIFA for its information." – FMF statement.

The Tip of the Iceberg? Fear of a Bigger Network

This is the first confirmed case of match-fixing in the top flight of Mexican women's soccer, although there have been previous instances with sanctions in the Premier League (Second Division). Notifying FIFA is not a mere formality; it underscores the seriousness of the matter and opens the door for investigations to extend beyond the players initially singled out. There are fears that this could be just the tip of the iceberg, with the possibility of uncovering broader corruption networks that could involve more clubs, intermediaries, or even connections to organized crime operating in the world of illegal betting.

The FMF has stated that it will continue to investigate ex officio all cases that jeopardize the integrity of the competitions. However, the potential damage to the credibility and growth of Liga MX Femenil, a project still in development, is immense.

A scandal of this magnitude could scare away sponsors, undermine the confidence of new generations of players, and severely tarnish the image of Mexican women's soccer internationally. Mazatlán FC's claim about "threatened players" also raises questions about whether some players could be victims of coercion, which would complicate the assignment of responsibility and turn this scandal into an even darker and more dangerous plot.