Puebla vs. América: A Classic Mexican Football Rivalry

Puebla vs. América: A Classic Mexican Football Rivalry Football (or soccer, for some of you) is a religion in Mexico, and few matches stir up the emotions like a clash between Puebla and Club América. It's the kind of game that makes fans cancel plans, put on their lucky jerseys, and yell at the TV as if the players can actually hear them. A Tale of Two Teams Puebla FC, affectionately known as La Franja (The Stripe), might not be the flashiest team in Mexican football, but they’ve got heart. And sometimes, heart is all you need—well, that and a decent defense. Their fans? Loyal. Their history? Full of ups and downs, just like a roller coaster nobody signed up for. On the other hand, Club América, also called Las Águilas (The Eagles), is one of the biggest teams in Mexico. They’ve won so many titles that their trophy room probably needs a second floor. They have money, talent, and a knack for making other teams miserable. Basically, they’re that rich kid in school who somehow wins at everything.