Guardado joins Mexico's coaching staff under Márquez

Two modern legends of Mexican football, Rafael Márquez and Andrés Guardado, are set to reunite on the national team's coaching staff. Guardado has reached an agreement with the Mexican Football Federation to join Márquez's technical team for the 2030 World Cup cycle.

Both players have represented Mexico in five World Cups. Their inclusion is seen as a move to instill a sense of belonging and pride in players representing the national team. This new era aims to leverage the experience of these prominent figures.

The coaching staff under Márquez, nicknamed 'El Kaiser de Michoacán,' is expected to include Spanish specialists Vidal Paloma and Juan Manuel Lillo. Additionally, Spanish physical trainer Pol Lorente, who previously worked with Javier Aguirre and maintained excellent player relations, is also slated to join.

There are also reports that former footballer Alfredo Talavera might join as a goalkeeper coach, though this remains unconfirmed. The article also mentions Atlético La Paz protesting to Liga MX teams regarding promotion, but this is a separate note.