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Brian Rodríguez's comments on América fans spark debate among supporters

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • América player Brian Rodríguez expressed happiness seeing fans in Los Angeles and lamented the lack of such an atmosphere in Mexico City.
  • His comments sparked debate, with some fans feeling offended while others acknowledged the vibrant support in the U.S.
  • Rodríguez clarified he was referring to fans who make an effort to attend games, emphasizing their importance to the club's stature.

América's recent match in the United States, held at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles for their Leagues Cup quarter-final, highlighted the significant presence of the club's fanbase outside of Mexico.

Whenever we come to Los Angeles, it makes us happy to see the América fans who can't go to Mexico City. It's a shame we don't have all of this in Mexico.

— Brian RodríguezExpressing his feelings about the fan support in Los Angeles.

Following the team's victory, Uruguayan winger Brian Rodríguez commented on the atmosphere, stating, "Whenever we come to Los Angeles, it makes us happy to see the América fans who can't go to Mexico City. It's a shame we don't have all of this in Mexico." He added, "I'm talking more about the people who make an effort to come to the stadium, and it's the least that these people who are always behind us, supporting us, deserve."

Rodríguez's remarks quickly ignited a debate among the club's supporters. Some fans in Mexico City felt slighted by his comparison, interpreting it as a criticism of their support. Conversely, others agreed with his sentiment, acknowledging the greater visual spectacle and energy provided by the fans in the United States, particularly in California.

I'm talking more about the people who make an effort to come to the stadium, and it's the least that these people who are always behind us, supporting us, deserve.

— Brian RodríguezClarifying his comments about fan support.

The player later clarified his statement, emphasizing his appreciation for the fans who travel and make sacrifices to support the team. He concluded by saying, "That's why Club América is so great, because of these kinds of things," referring to the passionate support the club commands both domestically and internationally.

That's why Club América is so great, because of these kinds of things.

— Brian RodríguezConcluding his remarks on the significance of the fanbase.
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