Héctor Domínguez, the former brand director of Puebla football club, broke his silence on Tuesday following his dismissal from the institution. His departure came after a controversy sparked by a post on the club's social media related to Aleco Irarragorri, the president of Santos Laguna.
Puebla enters this internal episode sitting sixth in the Liga MX table, with 10 points from five matches. Their record stands at three wins, one draw, and one loss, having scored nine goals and conceded seven. However, they are coming off a 2-0 loss to league leaders Club America on August 30, their second consecutive defeat, which leaves them three points off the top.
Through a message on his social media, Domínguez thanked people for their support and acknowledged the work done during his time at Puebla. He praised his work team for growing the sports entity "with effort, professionalism, and constant training." He explained that during his tenure, they sought innovative ways to communicate and connect with fans, not only from Puebla but from all of Mexican soccer.
Regarding the circumstances of his exit, the former director was clear but cautious. "Personally I cannot make statements or comments because I do not want to face any other reprisal," Domínguez stated. He added that information about his departure is available and can be found, indirectly inviting others to look into what happened.
The trigger was an official post by Club Puebla on social media that referenced Aleco Irarragorri, the president of Santos Laguna. The post included a mention of the song 'Color Esperanza'. This content generated immediate controversy that ended with Domínguez's separation from his duties. The club has not issued an official statement detailing the reasons for the decision.
In his message, Domínguez went beyond the specific case and spoke about general principles. He pointed out the need for "guarantees for free expression, competition, and merits based on performance." He also mentioned the duty to question practices he described as 'fascist' within social life, though he did not specify exactly what he meant in the context of soccer.
The exit of a key executive in the brand and communication area comes at a sportingly complex time for the team. After a positive start to the season, the squad has suffered two consecutive losses. Their next appointment is a key home match against Toluca, who are currently fifth in the table, on September 5. A win would be vital to regain confidence and stay in the fight for the top spots.
Fans can follow the team's progress and check the full schedule on our fixtures page. The squad, which is looking to get back on track, is detailed in our squad section. This administrative episode adds a distracting element just when the focus should be on the pitch. Performance in the next game will be the best response to close this chapter.
