Cruz Azul is a storied Mexican football club, known for a record-breaking title drought resolved in 1997 and a long-run in Mexico’s top flight; they remain a flagship side owned by Grupo Cementero Cruz Azul.
A wave of data from the Home Office and football bodies shows rising incidents at matches, with officials arguing current policing funding—with taxpayers shouldering about £70m annually—cannot continue. The debate centers on safety, policing costs, and the future role of clubs in funding security outside stadiums.