Club Puebla has dismissed a design department employee over a social media post mocking Santos Laguna president Alejandro 'Aleco' Irarragorri Kalb. The news was reported Tuesday by Record MX, confirming the departure of Héctor Maca Domínguez after nine years working for the Angelópolis-based team.
The situation unfolded following Puebla's 3-2 victory over Santos Laguna on August 23, a result that placed the team fifth in Liga MX with 10 points. The club's official X account leveraged a viral trend showing Irarragorri singing 'Color Esperanza' to make a joking comment aimed at their rivals. This action deeply upset Santos Laguna's board, who requested a formal apology.
Who was the employee fired by Puebla?
Héctor Maca Domínguez worked as a designer for Puebla and had spent nearly a decade with the institution. According to the Record MX report, Maca Domínguez was not directly responsible for posting the offensive content, but club management decided to remove him from his position. Journalist Alan Núñez from media outlet Grada described the firing as "cowardly" in his comments on the case. "Héctor Maca Domínguez está fuera del club," Núñez confirmed regarding the designer's exit.
Puebla's response was swift. Hours after the controversial post, the institution issued an official statement apologizing for the viral content. The message acknowledged that the publication did not represent the club's values and formally distanced itself from the tone employed. This episode occurs during a positive sporting moment for Puebla, who are on a two-game winning streak and preparing to face league leaders Club America on August 30, as shown on our fixtures page.
How does this affect Puebla's current sporting moment?
The dismissal comes amid a positive run for the team on the pitch. Puebla has scored 9 goals and conceded 7 in the first five matchdays, displaying offensive football that keeps them just three points from first place. Forward E. Mustre leads the attack with three goals in five appearances, a statistic you can check in our stats.
The victory over Santos Laguna that sparked the controversy was particularly significant. The 3-2 scoreline demonstrated the team's ability to react, coming from a mixed run of two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. This win keeps them in contention for top positions, as reflected in our standings.
What consequences does this incident have for the club?
The decision to fire an employee with nine years of service raises questions about the club's internal communication protocols. Although Puebla acted quickly to contain the damage with their institutional apology, the episode reveals potential gaps in the oversight of official content. The board now faces the challenge of maintaining internal harmony while the team looks to consolidate their strong start to the tournament.
The upcoming match against Club America represents a major test for Puebla, both sporting and institutional. The club needs to demonstrate it can maintain focus on the field while resolving internal administrative matters. With Mustre in good scoring form and the team showing offensive solidity, La Franja has the elements to compete against any opponent, but must avoid distractions affecting their performance.
