This Sunday, September 28, 2025, Mexican soccer experienced an emotional moment: José de Jesús “Chuy” Corona played his last minutes as a professional player. The chosen scenario was a match between Xolos de Tijuana and Cruz Azul, the club with which he built much of his prestige.
At the age of 44, Corona came on as a starter and played approximately the first 10 minutes of the match before being replaced by José Antonio Rodríguez. This change generated a generalized ovation: teammates, rivals and fans all turned out to accompany the moment with hugs and applause.
Farewell amidst applause and tributes
The duel had some tense moments, such as the expulsion of Cruz Azul’s Jorge Rodarte, but the magic of the farewell match overshadowed any distractions.
From the benches and the stands, the excitement was palpable.
Jesus Corona, with a smile and evident gratitude, waved as he left the field for the final recognition.
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Tijuana’s management made sure that he could say goodbye in front of his fans and against an emblematic rival.
Cruz Azul, for their part, dedicated multiple messages and tributes on their social networks, recognizing the legacy that Jesús Corona leaves in their history.
Trajectory and achievements of an immense career
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Jesús Corona closed a career that spanned more than 22 years at the highest level of Mexican soccer.
During that time he accumulated approximately 744 official club matches:
He had spells at Atlas, Tecos, a leading role in Cruz Azul (504 games according to records) and finally Tijuana.
He was a key figure in winning the most coveted titles: the Liga MX in the Clausura 2021 (breaking a 24-year drought for Cruz Azul), as well as the Copa MX, Champion of Champions and Concacaf Champions League.
He also had an outstanding career with the Mexican National Team, accumulating calls to important tournaments and participating in multiple stages with El Tri.
Although some specific statistics (such as total “clean sheets”) vary depending on the source, his legacy is indisputable: leadership, consistency and passion under the goalposts.
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