Fans barred from wearing team jerseys

In Mexican football, fans cannot wear team jerseys into stadiums.

Cruz Azul fans forced to remove jerseys

At the recent Pumas vs Cruz Azul match in Mexico City, blue fans were ordered to remove jerseys to enter.

Match held on October 11

The game took place on Sunday, October 11 at Mexico City's Olympic University Stadium.

Rivalry extends beyond the pitch

The rivalry between Pumas and Cruz Azul has led to violence and threats online.

Social media threats circulated

Online messages warned blue fans they would face violence if they attended the match.

Security deployed 2,261 officers

Mexico City's security department deployed 2,261 police officers around the stadium.

Fans divided into zones

The stadium separated fans into zones for each team, but some groups were blocked.

Cruz Azul fans required to cover jerseys

Fans wearing Cruz Azul jerseys were told to remove or cover them to enter.

Student fan expresses frustration

A student fan said he couldn't enter with his team colors because he studied at UNAM.

“Soy universitario y no puedo venir aquí con los colores de mi equipo”

Two friends face different treatment

Two friends, one for Pumas and one for Cruz Azul, had different experiences entering.

One friend passes through easily

One friend passed through without issues after wearing a Pumas jersey.

Other fan wore red jacket to enter

Another fan wore a red jacket to enter the stadium as a neutral.

Rivalry history includes violence

Past incidents include violence at Cruz Azul celebrations in 2026 and 2025.

Match ended in 3-3 draw

The match ended in a 3-3 draw without major incidents.