Rafa Márquez reveals US Treasury investigation details before taking Mexico national team

Mexico coach Rafa Márquez discusses Javier Aguirre's mentorship and clears his name regarding a US Treasury investigation.

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Rafa Márquez revealed that he was the subject of an investigation by the US Department of the Treasury for allegedly acting as a nominee for a financial operator linked to drug trafficker Raúl Flores 'el Tío'. ^[1] Rafa Márquez was appointed as the new head coach of the Mexican national football team and is set to present his technical staff next week. ^[2] Arturo Elías Ayub, a representative of Fundación Telmex, announced at the México Siglo XXI event in Mexico City that Mexico will host the World Youth Street Soccer Championship in January 2027. ^[3] Rafa Márquez asserted his innocence regarding the investigation, stating he woke up one day to declare he had nothing to hide and invited his wife to dinner to demonstrate his clear conscience. ^[4] Rafa Márquez served as an assistant coach to Javier Aguirre, whom he described as a great human being and manager who fostered a family-like atmosphere. ^[5] Ayub stated that the Copa Telmex tournament organized by the foundation has approximately 250,000 participants and is one of the soccer events with the highest participation in the world. ^[6] The foundation's initiative targets youth in street situations, with staff sometimes going directly to these locations to bring them into sports and transform their lives. ^[7] Carlos Slim Domit was present at the México Siglo XXI event and received applause from Ayub for his work in promoting scholarships and online education. ^[8]

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Rafa Márquez was appointed as the new head coach of the Mexican national football team and is set to present his technical staff next week. ·

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Arturo Elías Ayub, a representative of Fundación Telmex, announced at the México Siglo XXI event in Mexico City that Mexico will host the World Youth Street Soccer Championship in January 2027. · El Imparcial

Rafa Márquez asserted his innocence regarding the investigation, stating he woke up one day to declare he had nothing to hide and invited his wife to dinner to demonstrate his clear conscience. ·

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Rafa Márquez served as an assistant coach to Javier Aguirre, whom he described as a great human being and manager who fostered a family-like atmosphere. ·

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Ayub stated that the Copa Telmex tournament organized by the foundation has approximately 250,000 participants and is one of the soccer events with the highest participation in the world. · El Imparcial

The foundation's initiative targets youth in street situations, with staff sometimes going directly to these locations to bring them into sports and transform their lives. · El Imparcial

Carlos Slim Domit was present at the México Siglo XXI event and received applause from Ayub for his work in promoting scholarships and online education. · El Imparcial

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