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Investors Bet $100 Million to Revamp American Football in Mexico

The investment represents one of the first US private equity bets on a Mexican sports league. — The investment represents one of the first US private equity bets on a Mexican sports league.
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By Aysha Diallo

November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM UTC

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Before Mexico’s American football league season kicked off, Los Osos de Monterrey wide receiver Ricky Blade’s preseason preparation included giving his teammate, defensive tackle Johnny Hudson, a root canal.