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David Faitelson reveals Edson Álvarez was upset by his comments
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David Faitelson reveals Edson Álvarez was upset by his comments

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Journalist David Faitelson revealed that Mexican footballer Edson Álvarez was upset by his comments.
  • Álvarez reportedly disliked Faitelson's speculation that he would join Rayados de Monterrey in Liga MX.
  • Álvarez expressed a desire to continue playing in European football.

Sports journalist David Faitelson stated that Mexican national team player Edson Álvarez was visibly displeased with him before the friendly match between Mexico and Australia in Pasadena, California. Álvarez reportedly avoided eye contact with Faitelson because the journalist had suggested that Álvarez's next club would be Rayados de Monterrey in Mexico's Liga MX.

Faitelson explained that the tension arose during the Mexican national team's Media Day. When he noticed Álvarez's discomfort during an interview for TUDN, Faitelson asked for the reason. "He told me he didn't like the comment I made about there being interest from Rayados de Monterrey. Saying there's interest in a player doesn't mean anything, on the contrary, it elevates them," Faitelson told MVS Deportes.

He told me he didn't like the comment I made about there being interest from Rayados de Monterrey. Saying there's interest in a player doesn't mean anything, on the contrary, it elevates them.

— David FaitelsonFaitelson explained why Edson Álvarez was upset with his reporting.

Previously, during the broadcast of a friendly match between Mexico and Ghana, Faitelson had reported that Álvarez would be one of the first reinforcements for coach Matías Almeyda at Liga MX club Apertura 2026. Faitelson later concluded this exclusive report by saying he had "said too much."

Edson Álvarez, currently under contract with West Ham United in England, has expressed a desire to continue his career in European football, not only for his professional development but also for his family. He recently played on loan at Fenerbahçe in Turkey's Super Lig. Faitelson acknowledged Álvarez's ambition, stating, "He says he wants to stay in European football longer; we must applaud his tenacity and mentality. He has gone through difficult times since his injury." Álvarez is now focused on the 2026 World Cup, where Mexico will open against South Africa.

He says he wants to stay in European football longer; we must applaud his tenacity and mentality. He has gone through difficult times since his injury.

— David FaitelsonFaitelson commented on Edson Álvarez's desire to continue playing in Europe.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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