Kevin Alvarez slams officiating after America's Leagues Cup exit
America defender Kevin Alvarez expressed frustration over refereeing decisions, claiming they face no consequences for their errors.
Following the conclusion of their Leagues Cup campaign, America defender Kevin Alvarez has publicly criticized the quality of refereeing. The player expressed deep frustration not only with the team finishing in fourth place but also with the officiating during their pivotal semifinal match.
Alvarez highlighted a systemic issue regarding the lack of accountability for match officials:
The lack of criteria from the referee or those in charge affects us both personally and collectively, and there is no repercussion for them. Kevin Alvarez
The defender pointed out the disparity between the consequences faced by players for their mistakes and the relative immunity enjoyed by referees, who often return to officiate again within days regardless of their performance impact on a match.
Beyond the off-field frustrations, America suffered a 1-0 defeat to Leon in the third-place match, with Diber Cambindo scoring the decisive goal in the 80th minute. This result marked the first defeat for head coach Guillermo Almada since taking charge of the club.
Despite the setback, America remains in a stable position regarding future continental competition, having already secured their spot in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup based on their annual Liga MX standing.