The money Mexico makes from playing in the U.S. and what they are willing to do to keep the business from ever going under

The referee called a non-existent foul against central defender Nestor Araujo after he lost the ball near the goalkeeper's area.

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Journalist David Faitelson uncovered the issue and pointed out that there is an economic issue involved, generated in taking care of the industry and the Mexican national team so that Mexican fans continue to go to the United States to watch El Tri.

Why is this business defended in the United States?

SUM, the organization with which the Mexican Soccer Federation has a contract to host the games in the United States, wants to look good with the Mexican fans in order to defend the business they have and thus make the $12 million per season agreed upon in the contract worthwhile.

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