Club Puebla has publicly responded to accusations from its former owner Ricardo Henaine following a court order that placed a precautionary freeze on assets of Operadora de Escenarios Deportivos. The measure, part of civil case 611/2026, involves resources up to 223.6 million pesos, but the club states it has not been formally notified and its operations continue unaffected.

The legal conflict centres on industrial property rights, specifically the trademark 'La Franja Puebla Futbol', which was registered in Henaine's name. The club rejected his accusations and stated Henaine has used various actions over the years to obtain benefits from rights that no longer belong to him, describing some actions as reaching "even levels of extortion". Puebla highlighted that the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) has issued 19 favourable resolutions declaring the expiration and nullity of Henaine's trademark registrations, including number 521809, which ended on March 11, 2026.

The legal dispute

The court battle began after Henaine's departure from club ownership in 2017. In February 2026, Henaine filed a civil lawsuit against Operadora de Escenarios Deportivos, case 0059/2026, claiming damages for unauthorised use of the trademark. Puebla clarified the current measure is precautionary and not a final resolution on the merits of the case. The club confirmed it is attending the matter and will use all legal resources to defend itself, while continuing its participation in the Liga MX Apertura 2026. In a statement, Club Puebla said: "We will continue working seriously, focused on the present and on continuing to build the future on and off the field".

Current sporting context

As this legal process unfolds, the team maintains its course on the pitch. Puebla sits ninth in Liga MX with 14 points from 10 games, from four wins, two draws and four losses. Their recent form, with a record of LDLWL over the last five matches, includes a 1-0 loss to Tigres UANL on September 27. The next fixture is a key home match against fifth-placed Leon on October 10, a game fans can check on the fixtures page.

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