NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Chivas de Guadalajara

Club Deportivo Guadalajara, also known as Guadalajara and usually referred to by its nickname Chivas (goats), is a Mexican sports club. While the club is active in basketball, tennis, and cycling, it is most widely known for their professional football club. The football side is a S.A. de C.V. (Sociedad Anomina) limited liability company legally separate from the main sporting club. Guadalajara is the only soccer team in Mexico's history that has had only Mexican born players. Guadalajara plays in the Primera División de México and is the most popular team in Mexico. The club has millions of fans not only in Mexico, but also around Central America. They are the most successful club in Mexican football history, with 11 League Championships. Their main rivals are América (see Chivas-America rivalry), also a widely supported club, and their meetings signal the national derby (similar to Boca Juniors-River Plate, Real Madrid-Barcelona, Internazionale-Milan or Celtic-Rangers). The team's popularity in the U.S. has led to the creation of a Major League Soccer expansion club in the United States, Chivas USA which has players from Mexico plus the United States. On Sunday, December 10, 2006 Chivas won their 11th professional championship, the most in Mexican football. Currently Chivas is in Rank # 29 of the world according the IFFHS. [1] Image File history File links Escudochivas. ... Estadio Jalisco is the third largest Mexican football stadium behind Estadio Azteca and Estadio OlÃmpico Universitario. ... Nickname: City of Roses Western Pearl Coordinates: Country Mexico State Jalisco Boroughs Guadalajara Zapopan Tlaquepaque Tonala Tlajomulco de ZuÃ±iga Foundation 1542 Mayor Ernesto A. Espinosa Guarro Area - City 187. ... Jalisco is one of FAGGITS of the United Mexican States (Mexico). ... This is a list of major football (soccer) stadia, grouped by country and ordered by capacity. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... 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History

The team was founded in 1906 by a Belgian shopkeeper, Edgar Everaert, as Club Unión, but became Club Deportivo Guadalajara A.C. in 1908. The kit was modelled on that of the founder's favourite team, the Belgian Brugge, which has since changed its kit. Club Brugge KV is a football club from Brugge, Belgium. ...

The club was successful in the amateur era of football in Mexico, but it was at the beginning of the professional era that it would get its famous nickname. On Thursday the 30th of September of 1948 during a match against Tampico at Parque Oro de Guadalajara, the newspaper column derisively said that the goats (chivas in Spanish) had won; this name, which started as an insult, was embraced by the fans and is held with pride to this day. The insult was meant to say that the team did not play very well, and they just ran around like crazy goats. After winning their first title, the Cardinal of Guadalajara held a mass in their honor the next day and gave the team his blessing. Some considered changing the nickname from Chivas to Cardenales (Cardinals). But this was a short lived attempt. A compromise was reached. Given the team was blessed and many fans were of a religious nature, the team was seen as a holy relic. As a result, the team was given the nickname "El Rebaño Sagrado" (The Sacred Flock).

In 1956, the "Campeonísimo" run started. In a league full of teams with financial woes, an affluent Guadalajara was able to capture seven national league titles and, combined with national and international cups, a total of 28 trophies in eight years, and became the backbone of the Mexico national football team that would go to the World Cup. Although Chivas projected an image of greatness, the reality of Mexican football became evident at that World Cup as the "Campeonisimo" players were outmatched in Sweden. Allowing 8 goals, and scoring only 1. Many of those players became legendary symbols for the club. 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... First international Guatemala 2 - 3 Mexico (Guatemala City, Guatemala; 1 January 1923) Largest win Mexico 13 - 0 Bahamas (Toluca, Mexico; April 28, 1987) Worst defeat England 8 - 0 Mexico (London, England; May 10, 1961) World Cup Appearances 13 (First in 1930) Best result Quarterfinals, 1970 and 1986 CONCACAF Gold Cup... The FIFA World Cup Trophy, which has been awarded to the world champions since 1974. ...

In the decade of the '70s, as the league became more competitive, a Dark Age of sorts came to the club, and fans had to wait until the '82-'83 season to return to a Final, in which they were defeated. In 1983-84 the Final was lost again, this time, to archrival America. Finally in 1986-87 came the ninth title. The fans want another championship, as they have only won twice since 1970. Two Championships in 36 years. Although they have been creating very good players, as Salcido, Bravo and Medina, much is expected in the next tournament. The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... The Dark Ages (or Dark Age) is a metaphor with multiple meanings and connotations. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In the beginning of the '90s, the club was plagued by financial problems and a group known as "Promotora Guadalajara" took charge, improving the finances and bringing fresh air to the organization. The league calendar was changed to two tournaments per year. During that decade, the team lost another three Finals but won the Torneo de Verano (summer championship) in 1997, bringing its league championships to 10, the most of any team in Mexico. After many fans were unhappy with the management style of Promotora Deportiva Guadalajara, a businessman by the name of Jorge Vergara stepped in. He offered over $100 million to purchase all of the shares from the club's primary shareholders. All but two sold their shares. The team went from being Club Deportivo Guadalajara A.C. (Asociacion Civil) to Club Deportivdo Guadalajara S.A. de C.V. (Sociedad Anonima de Capital Variable). Many fans feared that the new owner would break with tradition, change the values that made the team great. Mr. Vergara calmed the fears and promised to never break the traditions of this proud institution. Taking money from his own pocket, Vergara has slowly transformed the club from a ship without a rudder to champions of Mexico. Germans dancing on the Berlin Wall in late 1989, the symbol of the cold war divide falls down as the world unites in the 1990s. ...

The team is perhaps best known for the fact that they have only ever fielded Mexican players (Bilbao in Spain are the only clubs in the world to follow a similar policy), and their fans even think the team itself is almost a synonym of what it means to be Mexican.Since they only let Mexican players in the team,they can't buy or trade players who weren't born in Mexico, however that doesn't mean the coach has to be Mexican. Athletic Club is a Spanish football club from Bilbao in Biscay (in Basque, Bizkaia), Spain. ...

The day after the team successfully eliminated Boca Juniors from the Copa Libertadores, Guadalajara's controversial owner Jorge Vergara displayed a full-page advertisement on Argentina's most widely circulated newspaper, El Clarín, which had a goat (Spanish chiva) with the following statement: "¡No contaban con nuestra astucia!" (You weren't counting on our cleverness!), a popular Mexican phrase made famous by comedian Chespirito in his El Chapulin Colorado character. Club AtlÃ©tico Boca Juniors is one of the most popular Argentine sports clubs, best known for its football team. ... The Copa Libertadores de AmÃ©rica (also known as Copa Toyota Libertadores) (Portuguese: TaÃ§a Libertadores da AmÃ©rica, English: Liberators of America Cup) is an international football cup competition played annually by the top clubs of South America. ... ClarÃn is a major newspaper in Argentina, founded by Roberto Noble on August 28, 1945. ... Roberto GÃ³mez BolaÃ±os (born February 21, 1929), best known by his professional name of Chespirito, is a Mexican writer, actor, director, comedian, humourist, and songwriter. ... El Chapulín Colorado was a parody of super hero shows that was created by Chespirito. ...

The rest of 2005 was a year to be forgotten for fans of the club. Jorge Vergara shocked everyone by firing Benjamin Galindo, who was the coach but always of the team during their successful run in the Copa Libertadores. The team hired Xabier Azcargorta, a relatively known Spanish coach unfamiliar with the Mexican football. The results were disastrous and continued that way all through the Apertura 2005 tournament. Jorge Vergara fired him as soon as the tournament ended. General opinion does not credit Azkargorta himself for the bad results. In preparation for the Clausura 2006 tournament and their hundredth year, Guadalajara have brought back their former coach, Hans Westerhof. However, Westerhof was fired and his assistant, José Manuel "Chepo" de la Torre, was hired to fill Westerhof's term. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Benjamin Galindo (born 11, December, 1960). ... The Copa Libertadores de AmÃ©rica (also known as Copa Toyota Libertadores) (Portuguese: TaÃ§a Libertadores da AmÃ©rica, English: Liberators of America Cup) is an international football cup competition played annually by the top clubs of South America. ... Hans Westerhof (born November 24, 1948 in Terborg) is a Dutch soccer coach. ...

Stadium

Guadalajara shares its home stadium,Estadio Jalisco , with Atlas. Estadio Jalisco was constructed on January 31, 1960. It was host for 8 games in the 1970 FIFA World Cup which from 6 were from group stage matches, and two were quarter and semi-finals. The stadium was host for 9 games in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, which 6 were group stage matches, 1 was round of sixteen and the last 2 were quarter and semi finals. They have begun construction on a new stadium in Guadalajara, which will be named Estadio Chivas around 2007. Image File history File links Jaliscoestadium. ... Image File history File links Jaliscoestadium. ... Estadio Jalisco is the third largest Mexican football stadium behind Estadio Azteca and Estadio OlÃmpico Universitario. ... Club de Futbol Atlas, also known as Atlas, is a Mexican professional football club. ... January 31 is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Qualifying countries The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from May 31 to June 21. ... Semi-final is the match in a knockout phrase of a competition, usually in sports, where the final four teams/individuals battle out for the Grand Finals. ... Qualifying countries The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico from May 31 to June 29. ... Nickname: City of Roses Western Pearl Coordinates: Country Mexico State Jalisco Boroughs Guadalajara Zapopan Tlaquepaque Tonala Tlajomulco de ZuÃ±iga Foundation 1542 Mayor Ernesto A. Espinosa Guarro Area - City 187. ... Estadio Chivas, also named Estadio Jorge Vergara Cabrera (JVC) (the Chivas chairmans fathers name) is a multi-useit will be used mostly for football matches and will host the homes matches of Chivas de Guadalajara. ...

Copa Libertadores 2005

On 14 June 2005 Guadalajara stunned Argentina after eliminating Argentine superpower Boca Juniors in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. In the first leg, Guadalajara won the game played at home with a resounding 4-0. In the second leg, Boca were desperately on the attack seeking to bridge the gap quickly to no avail, as they could not penetrate the organized Mexican defense. After 79 minutes of play the game had to be stopped by the referee due to a quarrel from Argentine side and the rage of the Boca fans who wouldn't let the game continue, launching various projectiles in the direction of the Guadalajara players and coaches. By that time Jorge Benítez was coach of the Boca Juniors team. He was fired after spitting on Bofo's face when he was heading to the dressing rooms. After the man was known in Mexico as "Cochino Benítez (Filthy Benítez). His shameful image was seen all around the world. Guadalajara goalie Jesús Corona gave a historic performance, stopping every shot made by Boca. The game finished in a 0-0 tie and Guadalajara advanced to the semifinals without half of their roster, who were in Germany at the time playing for the Mexican National Team in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. With the team mostly made up of bench players, Guadalajara were unable to field a competitive side in the semifinal. EstÃ¡dio do Morumbi, second leg. ... June 14 is the 165th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (166th in leap years), with 200 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Club AtlÃ©tico Boca Juniors is one of the most popular Argentine sports clubs, best known for its football team. ... Copa Libertadores Logo The Copa Libertadores de AmÃ©rica (also known as Copa Toyota Libertadores) (Portuguese: TaÃ§a Libertadores da AmÃ©rica, English: Liberators of America Cup) is an international football cup competition played annually by the top clubs of South America. ... A referee presides over a game of association football (soccer). ... JesÃºs Corona (born January 26, 1981) is a Mexican football (soccer) goalkeeper who currently plays for UAG Tecos Corona has been capped by the Mexico national football team, and was recently called up to represent his country in the 2006 World Cup. ... The Confederations Cup The FIFA Confederations Cup is a football (soccer) tournament for national teams, held every four years (previously every two years) by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships (CAF, CONMEBOL, UEFA, AFC, OFC, CONCACAF), along with the FIFA World...

The loss of the big 6 during Clausura 2006

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The players were called up for training right when the team needed them most. With the Clausura 2006 playoffs approaching fast, the team suffered rough losses and went three straight games without a single score. Many younger players, like Santana, Araujo and Esparza, were given a chance to play more minutes. Although Chivas did not have 6 starters they managed to go to the semi-finals losing over CF Pachuca over the last minute. Oswaldo Javier Sanchez Ibarra (born September 21, 1973 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican footballer currently playing for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Francisco Javier RodrÃguez Pinedo (born October 20, 1981 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football defender who, plays for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Carlos Arnoldo Salcido Flores (born April 2, 1980 in OcotlÃ¡n, Jalisco) is a Mexican football player, who is currently playing for PSV Eindhoven as a Centre Back in the Dutch Eredivisie league. ... Gonzalo Pineda Reyes (born October 19, 1982 in Mexico City) is a Mexican football player, who currently plays as Midfielder for Chivas de Guadalajara, in the Primera DivisiÃ³n de Mexico. ... RamÃ³n Morales Higuera (born October 10, 1975 in La Piedad, MichoacÃ¡n) is a Mexican soccer player, currently playing for Chivas de Guadalajara as a midfielder. ... Omar Bravo Tordecillas (born March 4, 1980 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football player, specializing as both a midfielder and striker, currently playing for the Chivas de Guadalajara in the Primera DivisiÃ³n de MÃ©xico. ... Sergio Alejandro Santana Piedra (born August 10, 1981 in Rio Grande, Zacatecas is a Mexican football player, currently playing for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Patricio Araujo is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Chivas de Guadalajara as a midfielder. ... Omar Alejandro Esparza Morales (born May 21, 1988 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican football player who plays as a defender in Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Semi-final is the match in a knockout phrase of a competition, usually in sports, where the final four teams/individuals battle out for the Grand Finals. ... Club de Futbol Pachuca, also known as Pachuca, is a Mexican professional football club which competes in the Primera DivisiÃ³n de MÃ©xico. ...

Copa Libertadores 2006

On January 31, 2006, Guadalajara defeated Colo Colo from Chile in a home and away game playing to qualify for the Copa Libertadores. On Wednesday, April 5, 2006, the Chivas stunned São Paulo of Brazil, champion of the World Cup of Clubs, defeating them in their own home 2-1, having defeated them in the last game at home Estadio Jalisco by the same score. A 0-0 draw with Cienciano of Peru, caused them to slip to second in their group. Chivas advanced, and took on Independiente Santa Fe of Colombia. Chivas, without the 6 players, defeated the Colombians 3 goals to 0 on the away leg of the tie (two match, home and away series). As the series moved to Colombia, Independiente gave them a scare away at the Estadio Jalisco, 3-1. In the end, the aggregate score was 4-3 in favor of Chivas. Next, they advanced to the quarterfinals to take on Vélez Sársfield of Argentina. In the semi-finals, the Chivas went on to a 2-1 victory, in the vuelta of the tie on July 20 with goals by Adolfo Bautista who was named man of the match and a penalty goal from the spot by Ramon Morales. They faced São Paulo and lost the tie, and finished as a semifinalist, the same as the prior year's tournament. The Copa Toyota Libertadores 2006 is the current season of the Latin American Copa Libertadores de AmÃ©rica football club tournament. ... Guadalajara may refer to: Mexico Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco Chivas de Guadalajara, aka Chivas, a Mexican association football team Spain Guadalajara (province), a province in Castileâ€“La Mancha Guadalajara, Spain, the capital of the above province This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages... Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is Chiles most popular football club. ... The Copa Libertadores de AmÃ©rica (also known as Copa Toyota Libertadores) (Portuguese: TaÃ§a Libertadores da AmÃ©rica, English: Liberators of America Cup) is an international football cup competition played annually by the top clubs of South America. ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: Non ducor, duco (Latin: I am not led, I lead) Administrative division of the city Country Brazil Region Southeast State SÃ£o Paulo Mayor Gilberto Kassab (PFL) Area - City 1,522. ... Estadio Jalisco is the third largest Mexican football stadium behind Estadio Azteca and Estadio OlÃmpico Universitario. ... Cienciano del Cuzco is a small Football (soccer) club from Cuzco, Peru. ... Club Independiente Santa Fe is a Colombian football (soccer) team. ... Club Atlético Independiente de Avellaneda is an Argentinian football club. ... Club AtlÃ©tico VÃ©lez SÃ¡rsfield is an Argentine football team, based in Buenos Aires. ... Semi-final is the match in a knockout phrase of a competition, usually in sports, where the final four teams/individuals battle out for the Grand Finals. ... Adolfo Bofo Bautista Herrera (born May 15, 1979 in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico) is a Mexican football player who is currently playing as a striker and midfielder for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Ramon Morales RamÃ³n Morales (born October 10, 1975) is a Mexican football (soccer) player, who currently plays for Chivas de Guadalajara as a midfielder. ... SÃ£o Paulos Mascot SÃ£o Paulo Futebol Clube, usually called SÃ£o Paulo FC or just SÃ£o Paulo, is a very traditional Brazilian football team from SÃ£o Paulo, founded on January 25, 1930, and Re-founded on December 16, 1935. ...

Apertura 2006

For the Apertura 2006, Chivas qualified for the eight-team liguilla by defeating Veracruz 2-1 in Veracruz, and 4-0 in the Estadio Jalisco in the wild card games. Passing as 8th place, Chivas defeated 1st place in the League Cruz Azul 2-0 in the first game, and 2-2 in the second game, moving on to the semi-finals against their archrival Club América. Chivas defeated América 2-0 at home (Estadio Jalisco) in the first of the two-game series. On December 3, 2006 Chivas eliminated Club América in the Estadio Azteca which was a tie 0-0. 2-0 Final score. Image File history File links 11195_80g. ... Image File history File links 11195_80g. ... Adolfo Bofo Bautista Herrera (born May 15, 1979 in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico) is a Mexican football player who is currently playing as a striker and midfielder for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Oswaldo Javier Sanchez Ibarra (born September 21, 1973 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican footballer currently playing for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Club Deportivo Veracruz, also known as Veracruz, is a Mexican professional football club. ... The state of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave is one of the 31 states that compose Mexico (does not include the Mexican Federal District). ... Estadio Jalisco is the third largest Mexican football stadium behind Estadio Azteca and Estadio OlÃmpico Universitario. ... Club Deportivo Social y Cultural Cruz Azul, also known as Deportivo Cruz Azul or simply Cruz Azul, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Semi-final is the match in a knockout phrase of a competition, usually in sports, where the final four teams/individuals battle out for the Grand Finals. ... Club de Futbol AmÃ©rica, most commonly known as just AmÃ©rica, is a Mexican professional football club. ... December 3 is the 337th (in leap years the 338th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Club de Futbol AmÃ©rica, most commonly known as just AmÃ©rica, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Aztec Stadium, safe stadium. ...

These wins allowed Chivas to move on to the final of the Primera Division against Deportivo Toluca. In the first match of the home and home (partido Ida) played at Estadio Jalisco Toluca and Chivas tied 1-1 with goals of Omar Bravo for Chivas and Bruno Marioni for Toluca respectively. By being the lower finishing team, Chivas was obligated to win in second match played in Toluca. On December 10, 2006, Chivas won that match (partido vuelta) played in Toluca's home stadium Estadio Nemesio Diez, 2 goals to 1 (3-2 aggregate), Chivas became the current champions in Mexican League holding 11 titles. The first goal was by Maza Rodriguez, and the second was by Bofo Bautista. Deportivo Toluca Futbol Club also known simply as Toluca, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Estadio Jalisco is the third largest Mexican football stadium behind Estadio Azteca and Estadio OlÃmpico Universitario. ... Omar Bravo Tordecillas (born March 4, 1980 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football player, specializing as both a midfielder and striker, currently playing for the Chivas de Guadalajara in the Primera DivisiÃ³n de MÃ©xico. ... Bruno Marioni (b. ... Toluca is a city in México State in central Mexico, at 19. ... December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, 21 days before the next year. ... The Estadio Nemesio DÃaz, nicknamed La Bombonera, is one of the oldest soccer stadiums in Mexico being inaugurated August 18, 1954 and having capacity for near 27,000 seats and built in old English stadium style, it is located in the city of Toluca, Estado de MÃ©xico, near... Francisco Javier RodrÃguez Pinedo (born October 20, 1981 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football defender who, plays for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Adolfo Bofo Bautista Herrera (born May 15, 1979 in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico) is a Mexican football player who is currently playing as a striker and midfielder for Chivas de Guadalajara. ...

Current squad

Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Diego Alfonso MartÃnez Balderas (born February 15, 1981) in Mexico City, Mexico, is a football defender who currently plays for Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas) in the Primera Division de Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Francisco Javier RodrÃguez Pinedo (born October 20, 1981 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa) is a Mexican soccer defender, currently playing for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Hector Reynoso LÃ³pez (born October 3, 1980 in Mexico City) is a Mexican football defender who, plays for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Patricio Araujo is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Chivas de Guadalajara as a midfielder. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Omar Alejandro Esparza Morales (born May 21, 1988 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican football player who plays as a defender in Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Gonzalo Pineda Reyes (born October 19, 1982 in Mexico City) is a Mexican football player, who currently plays as Midfielder for Chivas de Guadalajara, in the Primera DivisiÃ³n de Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Juan Pablo RodrÃguez Guerrero (born August 7, 1979 in Zapopan, Jalisco) is a Mexican football (soccer) player, who currently plays for Chivas of the Primera DivisiÃ³n de MÃ©xico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Omar Bravo Tordecillas (born March 4, 1980 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football player, specializing as both a midfielder and striker, currently playing for the Chivas de Guadalajara in the Primera DivisiÃ³n de MÃ©xico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Alberto Medina BriseÃ±o (born May 29, 1983 in CuliacÃ¡n, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football (soccer) player for Chivas de Guadalajara alternating between forward and attacking midfielder, wearing the number 10 on his red-striped jersey. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... RamÃ³n Morales Higuera (born October 10, 1975 in La Piedad, MichoacÃ¡n) is a Mexican soccer player, currently playing for Chivas de Guadalajara as a midfielder. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Sergio Gabriel Ãvila Valle (born on September 2, 1985 in Irapuato, Guanajuato) is a Mexican football player currently playing with Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Jose Antonio PatlÃ¡n Valtierra (born January 12, 1983)is a Mexican football player who is currently playing for Chivas de Guadalajara, and he plays the role of central defender. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Manuel Bernardo Sol SaÃ±udo (born August 31, 1973 in Ciudad de MÃ©xico) is a Mexican football player who currently plays for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Edwin Alejandro Borboa PÃ©rez (born on January 11, 1983 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Alfredo Talavera DÃaz (born September 18, 1982 in La Barca, Jalisco) is currently the back-up goalkeeper for Chivas de Guadalajara, wearing jersey #17. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... JosÃ© Jonny MagallÃ³n Oliva (born November 21, 1981) is a football player currently playing with Chivas de Guadalajara as a defender. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Sergio Alejandro Santana Piedra (born August 10, 1981 in Rio Grande, Zacatecas is a Mexican football player, currently playing for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Adolfo Bofo Bautista Herrera (born May 15, 1979 in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico) is a Mexican football player who is currently playing as a striker and midfielder for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ...

Squad changes for Clausura 2007 season

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Notable Players

Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... MartÃn ZÃºÃ±iga (born August 6, 1970 in Tampico, Tamaulipas) was a Mexican soccer goalkeeper, who last played for C.D. Chivas USA of Major League Soccer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Juan de Dios El Capi RamÃrez Perales (born 8 March 1969 in Mexico City) is a retired Mexican football defender. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Jose Manuel Chepo de la Torre born on November 13, 1965 in GuadalajaraJalisco is the Chivas de Guadalajara head coach ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Carlos Manuel Hermosillo Goytortua (born August 24, 1964 in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico) is a Mexican soccer player, one of the top all-time goalscorers for the Mexican national team. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Javier Valdivia Huerta (born 4 December 1941) is a former Mexican football (soccer) player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Javier Aguirre OnaindÃa (born Dec 01, 1958, Mexico City, Mexico) is a former Mexico national football team coach. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Luis GarcÃa (born June 1, 1969 in Mexico City) is a Mexican soccer striker, an important player on Mexican national team throughout the 1990s. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Missael Espinoza (born 12 April 1965 in Tepic) is a retired Mexican football midfielder. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Benjamin Maestro Galindo (born 11, December, 1960). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Jaime Ordiales (born 23 December 1962 in Mexico City) is a retired Mexican football midfielder. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Claudio Su rez (born December 17, 1968 in Texcoco) is a Mexican football defender who holds the world record for the most international appearances by a male player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Ramón Ramírez (born May 12, 1969 in Tepic) is a Mexican soccer player, one of the all-time cap leaders for the Mexican national team. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Juan Francisco Palencia HernÃ¡ndez (born April 28, 1973 in Mexico City) is a Mexican football player, specializing as both a midfielder and striker, currently playing for C.D. Chivas USA in the Major League Soccer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Joel SÃ¡nchez is the name of the following: Joel SÃ¡nchez (athlete) Joel SÃ¡nchez (footballer) Category: ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Ricardo PelÃ¡ez is a former Mexican footballer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Salvador JosÃ© Carmona Alvarez (born 22 August 1975) is a Mexican football defender who currently, as of May 2006, plays for Club Deportivo Cruz Azul. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... JosÃ© de JesÃºs Arellano Alcocer (born May 8, 1973 in Monterrey, Nuevo LeÃ³n), known regionally as El Cabrito, is a Mexican soccer player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Manuel Vidrio (born 23 August 1972 in Teovitatlan) is a Mexican football defender. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Israel LÃ³pez (born September 29, 1974) is a Mexican football player who, as of 2004 was playing for Club Toluca. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Ramon Morales RamÃ³n Morales (born October 10, 1975) is a Mexican football (soccer) player, who currently plays for Chivas de Guadalajara as a midfielder. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Omar Bravo Tordecillas (born March 4, 1980 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football player, specializing as both a midfielder and striker, currently playing for the Chivas de Guadalajara in the Primera DivisiÃ³n de MÃ©xico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Alberto De Medina, Count of Olivares and Duke of San LÃºcar (January 6, 1587 - July 22, 1645), was a Spanish royal favourite and minister. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Adolfo Bofo Bautista Herrera (born May 15, 1979 in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico) is a Mexican football player who is currently playing as a striker and midfielder for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Francisco Javier RodrÃguez Pinedo (born October 20, 1981 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football defender who, plays for Chivas de Guadalajara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido (born March 1, 1989 in CancÃºn, Quintana Roo) is a Mexican football striker who currently plays for UD Salamanca on loan from Arsenal. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Carlos Arnoldo Salcido Flores (born April 2, 1980 in OcotlÃ¡n, Jalisco) is a Mexican football player, who is currently playing for PSV Eindhoven as a Centre Back in the Dutch Eredivisie league. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Oswaldo Javier Sanchez Ibarra (born September 21, 1973 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican footballer currently playing for Chivas de Guadalajara. ...

External links

Categories: Mexican football clubs | Football (soccer) clubs established in 1906 | Sport in Guadalajara La Primera DivisiÃ³n del Futbol MÃ©xicano is the premier football championship established by the FederaciÃ³n Mexicana de FÃºtbol AsociaciÃ³n (F.M.F.) in the Mexican League System. ... Club de Futbol AmÃ©rica, most commonly known as just AmÃ©rica, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Club de FÃºtbol Atlante, also known as Atlante, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Club de Futbol Atlas, also known as Atlas, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Club Deportivo Social y Cultural Cruz Azul, also known as Deportivo Cruz Azul or simply Cruz Azul, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Club Jaguares de Chiapas, also known as Jaguares, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Club AtlÃ©tico Monarcas Morelia, also known as Monarcas Morelia or simply Monarcas, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Club de FÃºtbol Monterrey, also known as Monterrey, is a Mexican professional football club from Monterrey, Nuevo LeÃ³n, in the northeast of the country. ... Club Necaxa is a Mexican professional football club. ... Club de Futbol Pachuca, also known as Pachuca, is a Mexican professional football club which competes in the Primera DivisiÃ³n de MÃ©xico. ... QuerÃ©taro FÃºtbol Club is a football club based in Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico. ... Club San Luis known more commonly as San Luis, is a Mexican professional football (soccer) club from the city of San Luis PotosÃ. The teams nickname of Tuneros is a reference to the tuna fruit farmers who live and work in the surrounding area where the team is based. ... Club Santos Laguna, also known as Santos Laguna or Santos, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Universidad AutÃ³noma de Guadalajara, usually known as Tecos (short for tecolotes) or UAG, is a Mexican professional football club associated with the Universidad AutÃ³noma de Guadalajara. ... Tigres de la Universidad AutÃ³noma de Nuevo LeÃ³n, also known as Tigres UANL or simply Tigres, is a Mexican professional football club, which plays in the Primera DivisiÃ³n de MÃ©xico. ... Deportivo Toluca Futbol Club also known simply as Toluca, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Club Universidad Nacional, also known as Universidad, UNAM, or Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club, one of the most popular and most important in Mexico. ... Club Deportivo Veracruz, also known as Veracruz, is a Mexican professional football club. ...

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