Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March

LISBON: (Feb 25) (AP) The Portuguese soccer federation said it was monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March.

The federation on Tuesday said it was “closely monitoring the delicate situation currently unfolding in Mexico” following the killing of the country’s most powerful drug lord by the Mexican army on Sunday. The killing sparked a surge in violence and put the country on edge.

The World Cup warmup match is scheduled for March 28 at the renovated Azteca Stadium, which is scheduled to host the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa on June 11.