The world of sports journalism and Mexican fans are in mourning after confirming the death of Paco Villa, legendary storyteller and sports reporter who left an indelible mark on TUDN.
Recognized for his passion and sincerity at the microphone, he narrated some of the most emblematic moments in sport, establishing himself as one of the most loved and respected voices in Mexico.
The cancer diagnosis received during the World Cup Qatar 2022 It marked the beginning of a battle for Villa, which unfortunately ended with his death. His departure has not only generated deep sorrow among colleagues and fans, but has also revived memories of past controversies, particularly his relationship with the America club and certain players.
In 2021, Paco Villa expressed criticism towards Sebastian Cordova, then a player for América, calling him “cold chested” due to his performance. These statements generated tensions within TUDN, leading to an incident where both Villa and Enrique “Perro” Bermúdez, another iconic figure in sports journalism, were reprimanded. According to an accidental revelation of Henry Martin In an interview, speaking negatively about Las Águilas players was frowned upon, resulting in punishment for both commentators.
The “punishment” materialized in a forced public apology from both commentators, who had to retract their comments about the player. However, both journalists handled the situation with professionalism, evidencing the pressure to moderate their opinions.
Despite the apology, the disagreement between Paco Villa and Sebastián Córdova did not end with the player’s change to the Tigres team. Villa continued to make critical observations, although always with the professionalism that characterized him, suggesting that the footballer had the potential to stand out in Europe and the national team, but that he “shrinked” at key moments. Although these statements were controversial, time would prove the journalist right, since the player did not make the jump to Europe nor did he meet the expectations created around him.
In a featured scene from the documentary Club América in Netflix, Miguel Herrerathen the team’s coach, confronts Córdova about his attitude on the field, suggesting that if he is not fit to play, he should honestly admit it.
“And if you bring a roe, tell me, ‘I’m not here to play’, nothing happens, I told you the other day,” said the Louse.
This moment was used by Paco Villa to reiterate his position on the player, indicating in a message on social networks that his previous comment simply reflected the truth, which provoked reactions of support from many followers of the azulcrema team, especially after the footballer will move to Tigers.
“I see that some called him ‘roe’. I only called him by his name,” the journalist wrote on his X account (formerly Twitter).
Córdova’s response to this new episode was brief but expressive: “This guy again,” showing his clear annoyance at Villa’s persistence on the issue.
