Club de Futbol Cruz Azul: A Mexican Football Powerhouse
Founded in 1927 in Jasso, Hidalgo, Club de Futbol Cruz Azul officially moved to Mexico City in 1971 and is now a prominent club in Liga MX, Mexico's top football tier. Domestically, the club boasts an impressive nine league titles and multiple cup victories.
Internationally, Cruz Azul is a record-holder, with seven CONCACAF Champions Cup/Champions League titles, making them the most successful club in North American football. They also made history in 2001 as the first CONCACAF team to reach the final of the prestigious Copa Libertadores, losing on penalties to Boca Juniors. Uniquely, Cruz Azul is one of only five clubs worldwide to have won the continental treble twice.
Recognized as one of Mexico's "Big Four" clubs due to their historical success and intense rivalries, Cruz Azul is the third-most popular team in the country and a significant force in Mexican football.