Javier Aguirre: No me gusta depender de los demás; si tú no te encargas de hacerlo, nadie más lo hará por ti
Por Jad El Reda Staff Writer Seguir Jun. 18, 2026 9:53 PM PT - Share via
GUADALAJARA, Jalisco. — Antes del torneo, el entorno de la selección mexicana debatía si el tercer ciclo de Javier Aguirre al frente del equipo era la decisión correcta. Dos partidos después, el técnico tiene a México en los dieciseisavos de final del Mundial 2026.
El triunfo del jueves por 1-0 sobre Corea del Sur en el Estadio Guadalajara convirtió al conjunto anfitrión en la primera selección del torneo en asegurar matemáticamente su clasificación, además de garantizar el liderato del Grupo A con una jornada de anticipación. Luis Romo fue el autor del gol que le dio a los mexicanos los seis puntos y los deja arriba de la tabla.
El Tri cerrará la primera ronda ante Checchia (8 p.m. PT) en el Estadio Ciudad de México el próximo miércoles, 24 de junio.
En la conferencia de prensa posterior al encuentro, Aguirre habló menos del resultado y más del recorrido que lo llevó hasta este momento. A sus 67 años y con tres Copas del Mundo dirigidas con México, explicó que la experiencia le permitió afrontar un partido que definió como eminentemente táctico.
“Siempre he intentado que mi equipo juegue, ayudar al desarrollo de los futbolistas y de la selección”, señaló Aguirre.
Para el entrenador, la clasificación representa el trabajo acumulado durante más de tres décadas en los banquillos y el respaldo de un grupo de jugadores que respondió en un escenario de máxima exigencia.
El técnico también reconoció que el pase a la siguiente ronda alivia el ambiente alrededor del equipo después de las dudas que existían antes del Mundial. Sin hablar de reivindicaciones personales, recordó que el fútbol suele juzgar únicamente el resultado más reciente.
“Si ganas eres el mejor, si pierdes eres el peor”, comentó el entrenador mexicano.
Aguirre insistió en que mantiene la tranquilidad porque considera que su forma de trabajar no ha cambiado y que el equipo encontró la recompensa en un partido de pocos espacios y mucha disciplina táctica.
Con la clasificación asegurada, Aguirre ya mira hacia el último compromiso de la fase de grupos frente a Checchia. Anticipó que no modificará su idea futbolística pese a que México ya no tiene la presión de conseguir el boleto.
En su análisis, el siguiente rival llegará con una necesidad competitiva distinta, mientras que el Tri buscará mantener el funcionamiento que le permitió sumar dos victorias consecutivas y dos porterías imbatidas en el arranque del campeonato.
Del lado surcoreano, el entrenador Hong Myung-bo evitó buscar excusas y centró su análisis en la jugada que decidió el partido. Aunque explicó que todavía no había revisado en detalle la acción del gol, admitió que el equipo cometió pequeños errores encadenados en una zona del campo donde previamente había advertido que perder la posesión podía resultar decisivo.
El entrenador explicó que uno de los puntos centrales de la preparación consistió precisamente en evitar pérdidas cerca de su propia área ante la presión alta de México.
Según relató, durante la charla previa insistió en que los primeros 20 minutos serían fundamentales y consideró que sus jugadores cumplieron esa parte del plan. Incluso sostuvo que, con el paso de los minutos, Corea del Sur logró equilibrar el encuentro y generar oportunidades antes de quedar en desventaja.
“Después de que el ritmo del partido se inclinara a nuestro favor... Tanto en la presión general como en el juego en sí, fuimos capaces de generar muchas oportunidades”, acertó el entrenador surcoreano. “Aunque terminó siendo un partido muy frustrante y nos queda el sabor amargo por los balones perdidos, no hay tiempo para lamentarse. Nos queda un último partido por delante, así que nos prepararemos bien”.
Hong lamentó que el esfuerzo colectivo no se tradujera en un mejor resultado, pero dejó claro que el equipo no puede detenerse a pensar demasiado en la derrota.
“No hay tiempo para lamentarse”, afirmó, recordando que aún queda un partido para definir la clasificación. En ese sentido, adelantó que el cuerpo técnico pondrá el énfasis tanto en los aspectos tácticos como en la fortaleza mental del grupo para afrontar el cierre de la fase de grupos.
Corea del Sur buscará la clasificación ante Sudáfrica (8 p.m. PT) – en la jornada del 24 de junio– que con un punto en su haber aún tiene opción de meterse a la siguiente ronda.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
