Overview
- Henry Martín missed a late penalty against Pumas at their home stadium, and Club América were knocked out in the Liga MX quarterfinals.
- Days later, the América captain posted an emotional message saying there were no excuses, asking fans for forgiveness, and vowing to accept responsibility.
- Supporters reacted with sharp criticism and fresh doubts about his future, though many also praised him for speaking openly.
- Journalist Carlos Ponce de León of Récord reported that Martín has asked to leave in the summer so the club can receive a fee, noting he has roughly six months left on his deal.
- Transfer chatter has linked him to Atlante under coach Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera, while this season’s injuries limited his minutes after he helped deliver three straight Liga MX titles.