Mexico have defeated Ecuador in a recent friendly held in Argentina. The winning goal came from Marco Fabian after 73 minutes.

The full Mexican side were playing in the Gold Cup final in California where they defeated the United States 4-2 in the final.

Mexico are in the same group as Uruguay, Chile and Peru for the Copa America which runs from July 1-24, while Ecuador go up against Brazil, Paraguay and Venezuela.

Mexican champions Monterrey have lifted the CONCACAF Champions League after the win over Real Salt Lake.A goal on the stroke of half-time from Chilean international striker Humberto Suazo was enough to give Monterrey their first title in the championship for North and Central American and Caribbean clubs.

The win maintains Mexico's recent dominance of the regional competition.

Mexican clubs have won the last six CONCACAF titles while the USA have not had a victor since LA Galaxy in 2000.

The Jamaica U-17 footballers are all set to play in the Under-17 Boys’ World Cup that is going to be conducted in Mexico. The boys’ qualification marks Jamaica’s first visit to the finals since 1999. Jamaica, after dominating the earlier rounds, was faced with a rather easy task of qualifying, after being chosen to host the final round of qualifications.

The boys got off to a rather rocky start in their opening encounter, but goals from Andre Lewis and Jason Wright ensured they got a share of the points from their Caribbean rivals Trinidad and Tobago.

Mexico are set to play Venezuela on the March 29 in San Diego, United States of America. The game will be Mexico's third of the year and will be their second in a four-day span. Mexico will play Paraguay up Interstate 5 as the two sides will meet March 26 in Oakland.

Mexico and Venezuela met at Qualcomm Stadium in 2007. Then-manager Hugo Sanchez notched his first victory in charge of El Tri when Mexico beat Venezuela 3-1.

A Mexican football Academy started registrations in Mexico to attract bright young prospects. Student athletes from around the world have improved football (soccer) skills and language skills on the sandy beaches of beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Now EduKick Mexico Football Academy has opened registration for full-year, half-year, monthly and weekly “Spanish & Soccer” programs.

The new Mexico coach Jose Manuel de la Torre is set to make his debut against Bosnia. The Mexican Football Federation announced the friendly match Thursday, beginning the long cycle of games as Mexico attempts to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

De la Torre was hired as coach two months ago, replacing Javier Aguirre who resigned after the World Cup, where Mexico lost to Argentina in the second round. De la Torre moved from Toluca, which has been one of Mexico's most successful clubs in recent years.

Former Mexican striker Borgetti has said that he will be retiring from football. The 37-year-old "Desert Fox", who played for Mexico at the 2002 World Cup where he scored two goals and 2006 finals in Germany, made the announcement on Mexican television on Sunday.

"I'm not retiring from football," he said. "That I won't play any more professionally is another matter, but football I'll play all my life."

Mexico has confirmed that plans to send out an young team to the Copa America in South America. Mexico federation president Justino Compean says the squad will only contain five players over the age of 23 as the priority is the CONCACAF Gold Cup — the regional championship for North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Mexico and Japan will play as guest teams in the Copa America, a continental championship that opens on July 1 with Brazil and Argentina the favorites.

Mexico moved up to 2nd place in the CONCACAF standings after recent run of results. The USA leads in CONCACAF with Mexico second, Honduras third, Costa Rica 4th, with Panama 5th.

Mexico striker Guillermo Franco has decided to retire from international football and make way for younger generation. Now a free agent, Franco has recently received attention from Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez although a frim decision is yet to be made by player or club.

The Argentine-born player, who became a citizen of Mexico in 2002, gained 25 international caps and played in both the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. His reasoning for the decision was to allow more space for future stars.