Mexican soccer is experiencing a moment of sadness after confirming the death of Raúl Jiménez Vega, father of Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez, current Fulham striker and one of the Mexican National Team’s key players in recent years. The news began to spread on social networks and quickly generated a wave of messages of solidarity towards the footballer and his family. Fans, journalists, clubs and Mexican soccer figures expressed their support for the striker in one of the most difficult personal moments he is facing.
Among the institutions that reacted publicly was Club América, the team where Raúl Jiménez began his professional career and with which he made his debut in Liga MX in 2011. The capital club mourned the death through a message on its social networks. “All of us at Club America mourn the sad passing of Raúl Jiménez Vega, father of our former player Raúl Jiménez. We express our condolences and join in the grief of family and friends,” the institution published.
Constant support since its inception
The figure of Raúl Jiménez’s father was fundamental in the striker’s personal and sporting life.
Since his early years in youth soccer, he was present in his formation process, accompanying him during tournaments, training sessions and key moments in his path to professionalism.
Jiménez was born in América’s youth academy.
During this stage, family support was decisive in facing the sacrifices involved in pursuing a professional career.
The player himself has acknowledged in several interviews that the support of his family was one of the pillars that helped him stay focused on his goal.
Raúl Jiménez Vega was originally from Tepeji del Río, Hidalgo, a town that is also part of the Mexican striker’s personal history.
A key moment after serious injury
One of the most difficult episodes the family experienced occurred in November 2020.
This when Raúl Jiménez suffered a skull fracture after a clash of heads during a match between Wolverhampton and Arsenal in the Premier League.
The injury forced the striker to undergo emergency surgery and begin a lengthy recovery process that generated concern in the soccer world.
During this period, the support of his family – including his father – was key to Raúl Jiménez’s return to the field.
Months later, the Mexican player managed to return to compete at the highest level, becoming one of the most outstanding cases of recovery in international soccer.
Mexican soccer is experiencing a moment of sadness
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A special moment on the road to the World Cup
The loss comes at an important moment in the career of the striker, who is still hoping to represent Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tournament will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
For millions of Mexican fans living in the United States, Jiménez continues to be one of El Tri’s most recognizable figures and a benchmark for the generation that will seek to excel at the World Cup.
Beyond Raúl Jiménez’s sporting achievements, his father’s legacy remains an essential part of his personal history.
His accompaniment from the striker’s first steps left a profound mark on his career.
Now, Raul’s road to the 2026 World Cup also takes on an emotional significance:
Continue to represent Mexico while honoring the memory of those who supported him from the beginning.
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