Esparza vs. Sánchez: On-Field Incident & Larcamón’s Role

Cruz Azul started the 2026 Clausura Tournament on the left foot, and after this event it appeared unexpectedly Vicente Sanchez to add more fuel to the fire. The former coach of La Maquina Cementera gave a clear hint to Nicolás Larcamón and also the board of directors of the La Noria club.

“Selling smoke is not wrong, the problem lies with whoever buys the smoke”the Uruguayan shot in an Instagram story. A phrase that was taken by everyone as a wound that seemed not to have healed towards Iván Alonso and company, in addition to a criticism of the current coach.

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The event provoked reactions throughout the sports media and of course in the Cruz Azul world. One of those who echoed this situation was Adrián Esparza Oteowho Vicente Sánchez was encouraged: The TUDN journalist pointed out that the Uruguayan never gave his view on his departure, he said that this does not favor him to look for a new job and recalled that he has been without a club since mid-2025.

I understand that you are upset, but you have had many opportunities to give your version and you have decided not to. 8 months have passed since the CONCACAF championship and he has not taken another challenge“I think this doesn’t help him think about a next team,” he published on his X account after a fan’s request for opinion.

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Adrián Esparza threw at Vicente Sánchez. (@A_EsparzaOteo)

Adrián Esparza threw at Vicente Sánchez. (@A_EsparzaOteo)

Hernán Cristante, former teammate of Vicente Sánchez, also criticized him

Hernán Cristante, who was a teammate of Vicente Sánchez in Toluca, threw at the former coach for the same fact on the full screen of Fox Sports. “Vicente is hurt but he can’t do these things, he is no longer a child,” the Argentine said without mincing words.

Vicente Sánchez cannot find a place in Liga MX

After his interim role as technical director of Cruz Azul, Vicente Sánchez was suggested (especially in the current winter market) as a possibility to direct some Mexican soccer teams. (case of Necaxa, Juárez, Puebla or Querétaro). However, each of those institutions chose to hire other coaches, while The Uruguayan had some appearances on TV and still can’t find a place.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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