Adonis Frías Atlas altercation Camilo Vargas apology, Digi Mart USA News: Atlas defender Adonis Frías apologized after a difficult evening in which his team was beaten by Pachuca at Estadio Jalisco and he was shown a red card near the end of the match. According to the publisher’s report, Frías argued with the referee and also pushed teammates, including captain Camilo Vargas, who were trying to calm him.
The report describes the match as one of the worst nights of Frías’s professional career, or at least in Mexican football. Frías had struggled from the start of the game, was overmatched by Pachuca’s attackers, and was booed by the home crowd throughout the match.
He was sent off in the 81st minute for a reckless challenge, which led to his outburst against the referee.
Frías later issued a statement on Instagram taking responsibility for his actions. He said he was sorry to fans, teammates, the coaching staff and club management, acknowledging that his dismissal left the team with a man fewer at a key moment.
He also referred to a disallowed goal and a conceded penalty, saying that frustration did not justify his behavior.
In the statement, Frías said he was insulted by a person in the stands as he left the pitch and responded to the crowd, though he said he had only wanted to address the fans. He also apologized specifically to Camilo Vargas, saying the two have a strong relationship and that he never intended to disrespect a teammate and club captain.
Frías added that he would work to improve on the field and expressed gratitude for the support of the club, teammates and supporters. The report notes he is expected to miss Atlas’s final match against Juárez, pending confirmation of his suspension.
