Mexican club Leon urges FIFA to reconsider axing it from the Club World Cup
Leon captain James Rodriguez and coach Eduardo Berizzo have urged FIFA to reconsider booting the Mexican team from the Club World CupMARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whips in four crosses Guardado registered four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.
Impact Guardado only played 45 minutes Thursday despite starting against Girona, registering four crosses, two interceptions, and one tackle in the draw. The midfielder has struggled lately to find regular time on the field, not playing in five of the club's 11 matches, only notching 336 minutes and recording four chances created, five tackles and nine crosses during that span.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up yellow card as sub Guardado had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 101st minute.
Impact Guardado subbed on in the 74th minute and could not do much during his limited time in the pitch. The midfielder received his 10th yellow card of the season, though. He completed the 2022-23 campaign with only one goal and one assists in 33 appearances (19 starts).
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Retires from international team Guardado announced in a social media post Tuesday that he's retiring from the Mexican National Team.
Impact Guardado retires with the most caps in Mexican men's history (181), and he's posted 28 goals and 31 assists since making his national team debut back in December 2005. The 36-year-old midfielder played in five World Cups and four CONCACAF Gold Cups from 2006-2022, winning the continental tournament on three occasions in 2011, 2015 and 2019. He's now focusing fully on his club career, where he's made at least 15 La Liga starts for Real Betis in each of his last six seasons in Spain.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suspension served Guardado served a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is available for selection once more.
Impact Guardado picked up a fifth yellow card during a Sunday clash with Mallorca and was sidelined against Atletico Madrid. The defensive midfielder is available for selection once more for a Sunday match against Cadiz.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up fifth yellow Guardado was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Mallorca and is set for a one-match ban.
Impact Guardado's yellow card was his fifth of the season, earning him a ban for an Apr. 2 trip to Atleti. The defensive midfielder has been on the bench more often than not. Guardado's first chance to return is an Apr. 9 clash with Cadiz.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in win Guadrado recorded one assist on one chance created, took three shots (one on target) and won three of four tackles attempted in Friday's 3-2 win at Elche.
Impact Guadrado recorded his first assist of the season Friday as he found Juan Miranda in the 68th minute to tie the game at two apiece. It was the only chance he created in the match, but he did add three shots (one on target). He played well defensively too, as he won three of four tackles attempted, intercepted three passes and made two clearances in his 90 minutes of action.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal against Almeria Guardado scored a goal and created three chances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Almeria. He also made a block, a clearance, an interception and won one of two tackles in the mat...
Impact Guardado has started in five of Betis' seven La Liga matches since the World Cup break, and he won Saturday's game for his side with his first league goal since May 2021.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Betis stays near top 4 in Spain; Valencia in drop zone
Sergio Canales has scored a superb goal and assisted for Real Betis’ winner to lead a 3-2 victory at Almeria in the Spanish leagueFEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to training Guardado (strain) participated in Monday's training session, according to El Desmarque.
Impact Guardado had missed the Nov. 30 win over Saudi Arabia as Mexico was eliminated from the World Cup in the group stage. Now that he's back, Guardado should continue as a rotational piece in the midfield for Betis, as he's started six times in 13 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andres Guardado gives Mexico injury update ahead of Saudi Arabia clash Mexican national team captain Andres Guardado gave an injury update, after exiting the match against Argentina on Saturday in the 40th minut...
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mexico faces early World Cup exit against Saudi Arabia
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Expected to be done for World Cup Guardado has suffered a muscular injury that will keep him out for ten days, according to Fernando Cevallos of Fox Sports. With a tough road to qualification, Guardado is unlikely...
Impact Guardado was seen training Sunday but this news came out the same day, so there isn't a clear story just yet. For now, he looks less likely to play in Wednesday's match against Saudi Arabia and Erick Gutierrez could take his place in the lineup.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trains Sunday Guardado (undisclosed) was seen training without issue during Sunday's session, according to Rodolfo Landeros of Fox Sports.
Impact Guardado looked fine in the limited time the media had to watch him work, so this bodes well for Wednesday's game against Saudi Arabia. Erick Gutierrez could still end up replacing Guardado in the lineup, so keep an eye on how he progresses during the week.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brought off with knock Guardado (knock) was brought off with a knock during the first half of Saturday's clash with Argentina.
Impact Guardado missed the opening match of the group stage with a knock and seemed to have re-aggravated it after a heavy tackle. The midfielder will hope to return for a group stage finale against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. Erick Gutierrez replaced him and would be an option in the starting XI if Guardado is unable to return.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mexico striker Raul Jimenez to make return against Sweden
Wolverhampton striker Raul Jimenez is set to play his first game since August when Mexico takes on Sweden on Wednesday in its final warmup for the Qatar World CupNOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mexican veterans make their 5th World Cup as teammates
Andres Guardado and Guillermo Ochoa are about to make Mexico the first country to have two players at the same tournament participating in their fifth World CupNOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starts in draw Guardado conceded a yellow card and made two interceptions during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Roma in the UEL. With that booking, he's picked up three in the group stage and will be s...
Impact Guardado has mostly played in secondary competitions this season, racking up three starts in the Europa League and just one in La Liga. While still capable of starting when the team is rotated, this limits what Guardado can do when he plays sparingly.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Left on bench in draw Guardado was left on the bench for Sunday's scoreless draw with Valladolid.
Impact Guardado has started just once in the last four matches and didn't play in the other three games. With Guido Rodriguez and William Carvalho the favored midfield partnership, Guardado is unlikely to contribute much beyond a rotational role.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
To miss match Monday Guardado will miss Monday's match against Elche as he has yet to be registered with La Liga.
Impact Guardado is one of a few to miss out as financial regulations prevented his registration. He started in 17 of his 28 league appearances last season and should play, but more as a rotation piece with William Carvalho instead of as a top option.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in draw Guardado took a shot on target and created a chance in last week's 0-0 draw against Real Madrid.
Impact Guardado made 28 La Liga appearances (17 starts) as he and William Carvalho rotated as Guido Rodriguez's partner in defensive midfield for Betis. The 35-year-old could see a bigger challenge from Paul Akouokou for the position next season.
MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Subs on against Osasuna Guardado (hamstring) played the final 10 minutes or so of Sunday's victory against Osasuna.
Impact Guardado was back in the squad Sunday after missing a few weeks with a hamstring injury he suffered in early March. He's been in and out of the starting lineup while healthy, rotating regularly with William Carvalho in defensive midfield.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Extends contract with Betis Guardado has signed a one-year contract extension with Real Betis, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Guardado has made 158 appearances in all competitions for Betis since transferring from PSV five years ago in the summer of 2017, and he has signed on through the 2022/23 season now. The 35-year-old has fallen out of the first-choice XI this season and he's currently dealing with a hamstring injury, but he can still be a valuable, experienced part of this Betis team that is still in the hunt for a Champions League spot.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves match with early injury Guardado made six passes in the 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.
Impact After only 11 minutes of play, Guardado was subbed off with an apparent muscle injury. At this time, details are not clear as to when the defender will return, and whether he will make an appearance against Eintracht Frankfurt.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
World Cup 2022: State of El Tri heading into match vs. USMNT
Mexico are well-positioned to qualify for Qatar 2022 but aren’t inspiring much confidence beyond that, Doug McIntyre writes.FEBRUARY 18, 2022
