Soccer-Chivas player firework joke backfires, outrages Mexican media


FILE PHOTO: August 4, 2024; Carson, California, USA; Chivas midfielder Roberto Alvarado (25) controls the ball against LA Galaxy during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Chivas winger Roberto Alvarado's firecracker prank at the club's press conference backfired, with Mexican media deeming the action inappropriate and walking out in protest.

Alvarado threw the explosive into the press room as part of an alleged prank ahead of Thursday's conference in Verde Valle, Guadalajara, leading to claims of aggression from reporters.

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