He was able to save Atlas, the legend of the Mexican national team who refused to buy it for an unusual reason

Rafael Márquez has revealed one of Mexican football's best-kept secrets. The former captain of the Mexican national team and current assistant coach confessed in a recent interview that he was on the verge of acquiring Atlas in 2009 but that the deal fell through due to crucial information concealed by the club.

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In a conversation with Omar Chaparro, Márquez detailed that along with Alejandro Fernández and other businessmen, they were ready to invest in the team he loved. However, during the negotiations, they discovered that Atlas had hidden financial problems, primarily related to tax debts.

"Atlas hid a lot of information that we needed to see if it was truly a fair purchase or not, and it started to fall apart," the 'Kaiser' assured. This revelation has caused a stir in the world of Mexican football, as it exposes the complex financial situation the club was facing at the time.

Implications of the revelation

The decision by Márquez and his partners not to finalize the purchase of Atlas in 2009 had a significant impact on the club's future. The Red Foxes continued to face financial and sporting difficulties for several years until they finally managed to overcome the crisis and win two Liga MX titles in 2021 and 2022.

Márquez's revelation also raises questions about transparency in the buying and selling of football clubs. How often is financial information hidden from potential buyers? How can fairer and more transparent transactions be guaranteed in the future?

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The future of Atlas

Despite the obstacles it faced in the past, Atlas has managed to establish itself as one of the most important teams in Mexican football. With a new administration and a passionate fanbase, the Red Foxes seek to continue achieving success in the coming years.