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In a region plagued by violence blamed on organized crime, Gunmen opened fire on football fans after a game in central Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more, according to local authorities.

After the match on Sunday in Salamanca, a small Guanajuato state city of 160 000, armed men stormed into the community football field.

Ten people died on the scene, according to the city, and one more was hospitalized later. A woman and a child were the only ones who were hurt, totaling twelve.

Mayor Cesar Prieto pleaded with the government to “restore peace, tranquillity, and security” in his community, blaming organized crime organizations for the violence.

We are experiencing a profound social breakdown. He claimed that there are organized crime organizations attempting to subdue the authorities.

Four bags containing human remains were discovered Saturday night in Salamanca, and six people were killed the same day in two nearby communities.

READ ALSO: Gunmen Kill 11 At The Jewish Festival In Bondi Beach, Australia

A state oil company refinery in Salamanca was last week threatened with bombs.

Official homicide statistics show that Guanajuato in central Mexico is the country’s deadliest state due to gang turf wars, but it also has a vibrant industrial hub and a number of well-known tourist destinations.

The Santa Rosa de Lima gang, which engages in oil theft, and the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel, whose conflict is most apparent in Guanajuato. One of these cartels was in operation for the shooters.

Due to her administration’s national security strategy, Mexico’s homicide rate in 2025 dropped to its lowest level in ten years, according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The figures don’t seem to persuade experts.

Since the start of a crackdown on cartels in 2006, more than 480, 000 people have died in Mexico as a result of criminal violence, the majority of which is related to drug trafficking.

More than 120 000 people have been kidnapped or forced to go missing, in addition to the many who were abducted. In the crime-ridden nation, mass graves or unburied body parts are frequently discovered.

In a region plagued by violence blamed on organized crime, Gunmen opened fire on football fans after a game in central Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more, according to local authorities.

After the match on Sunday in Salamanca, a small Guanajuato state city of 160 000, armed men stormed into the community football field.

Ten people died on the scene, according to the city, and one more was hospitalized later. A woman and a child were the only ones who were hurt, totaling twelve.

Mayor Cesar Prieto pleaded with the government to “restore peace, tranquillity, and security” in his community, blaming organized crime organizations for the violence.

We are experiencing a profound social breakdown. He claimed that there are organized crime organizations attempting to subdue the authorities.

Four bags containing human remains were discovered Saturday night in Salamanca, and six people were killed the same day in two nearby communities.

READ ALSO: Gunmen Kill 11 At The Jewish Festival In Bondi Beach, Australia

A state oil company refinery in Salamanca was last week threatened with bombs.

Official homicide statistics show that Guanajuato in central Mexico is the country’s deadliest state due to gang turf wars, but it also has a vibrant industrial hub and a number of well-known tourist destinations.

The Santa Rosa de Lima gang, which engages in oil theft, and the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel, whose conflict is most apparent in Guanajuato. One of these cartels was in operation for the shooters.

Due to her administration’s national security strategy, Mexico’s homicide rate in 2025 dropped to its lowest level in ten years, according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The figures don’t seem to persuade experts.

Since the start of a crackdown on cartels in 2006, more than 480, 000 people have died in Mexico as a result of criminal violence, the majority of which is related to drug trafficking.

More than 120 000 people have been kidnapped or forced to go missing, in addition to the many who were abducted. In the crime-ridden nation, mass graves or unburied body parts are frequently discovered.

As the league’s final round of the season approaches this week, clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Liverpool are all vying for direct passage to the Champions League’s last 16.

With all 18 games beginning on Wednesday, 15 teams have already secured their places in the knockout rounds, with 17 more vying for the top spots.

Although PSG demonstrated last year that there is no stopping PSG from lifting the trophy, the top eight receive a bye into the last 16 while the next 16 teams will enter Friday’s play-off draw.

What’s at stake on matchday eight is examined by AFP Sport:

qualified for the final 16

Bayern Munich and Arsenal, who have won seven of their seven matches, are the only two teams who are already guaranteed a spot in the last 16. Since the league phase was introduced last year, the Gunners could become the first team to win all eight games. They play Kairat Almaty, who has just one point and is at the bottom of the table.

In November, Bayern suffered only one defeat in Europe at Arsenal. In their final match, Van Kompany’s men travel to PSV Eindhoven.

Guaranteed knockout position

Real Madrid, a record 15-time champions, will defeat Benfica to seal a place in the last 16 with a victory. If Qarabag is defeated at Anfield, Liverpool will follow them, and Tottenham knows that despite their domestic struggles, they can avoid the play-offs if they defeat them at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Eight teams, including those who finished sixth and thirteenth, are tied for 13 points when PSG hosts Newcastle at Parc des Princes. Chelsea are currently in the top eight, but former Blues boss Antonio Conte is tasked with a challenging task at Napoli.

Manchester City and Barcelona rank ninth and eleventh, respectively. If any of the teams in the upper eight fall short, they could easily snag a spot in the top eight. At the very least PSG or Newcastle will lose points, if not both.

Inter, who have lost three games in a row, and Juventus are also included, while Atletico Madrid, Atalanta, and Sporting Lisbon are also included. Regardless of the results on Wednesday, all of those clubs will exit the league.

On track to win.

Borussia Dortmund and Galatasaray will almost certainly advance. After a last-gasp victory over Eintracht last week, Qarabag from Azerbaijan are now on a roll to knockout status.

The top 24 currently includes Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen, Monaco, PSV, Athletic Bilbao, and Olympiacos, but there are seven other clubs that could resurrect them.

Outside, looking in

The most notable team in danger of missing out on the knockout phase is Italian champion Napoli. Due to fewer goals scored, they are 25th overall, behind Olympiacos.

After winning their final game, FC Copenhagen travels to Barcelona with eight points. Former European champions Benfica and Ajax must win in order to qualify. Club Brugge, Bodo/Glimt, Pafos, and Union Saint-Gilloise all have similar policies.

Eliminated

As the league’s final round of the season approaches this week, clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Liverpool are all vying for direct passage to the Champions League’s last 16.

With all 18 games beginning on Wednesday, 15 teams have already secured their places in the knockout rounds, with 17 more vying for the top spots.

Although PSG demonstrated last year that there is no stopping PSG from lifting the trophy, the top eight receive a bye into the last 16 while the next 16 teams will enter Friday’s play-off draw.

What’s at stake on matchday eight is examined by AFP Sport:

qualified for the final 16

Bayern Munich and Arsenal, who have won seven of their seven matches, are the only two teams who are already guaranteed a spot in the last 16. Since the league phase was introduced last year, the Gunners could become the first team to win all eight games. They play Kairat Almaty, who has just one point and is at the bottom of the table.

In November, Bayern suffered only one defeat in Europe at Arsenal. In their final match, Van Kompany’s men travel to PSV Eindhoven.

Guaranteed knockout position

Real Madrid, a record 15-time champions, will defeat Benfica to seal a place in the last 16 with a victory. If Qarabag is defeated at Anfield, Liverpool will follow them, and Tottenham knows that despite their domestic struggles, they can avoid the play-offs if they defeat them at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Eight teams, including those who finished sixth and thirteenth, are tied for 13 points when PSG hosts Newcastle at Parc des Princes. Chelsea are currently in the top eight, but former Blues boss Antonio Conte is tasked with a challenging task at Napoli.

Manchester City and Barcelona rank ninth and eleventh, respectively. If any of the teams in the upper eight fall short, they could easily snag a spot in the top eight. At the very least PSG or Newcastle will lose points, if not both.

Inter, who have lost three games in a row, and Juventus are also included, while Atletico Madrid, Atalanta, and Sporting Lisbon are also included. Regardless of the results on Wednesday, all of those clubs will exit the league.

On track to win.

Borussia Dortmund and Galatasaray will almost certainly advance. After a last-gasp victory over Eintracht last week, Qarabag from Azerbaijan are now on a roll to knockout status.

The top 24 currently includes Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen, Monaco, PSV, Athletic Bilbao, and Olympiacos, but there are seven other clubs that could resurrect them.

Outside, looking in

The most notable team in danger of missing out on the knockout phase is Italian champion Napoli. Due to fewer goals scored, they are 25th overall, behind Olympiacos.

After winning their final game, FC Copenhagen travels to Barcelona with eight points. Former European champions Benfica and Ajax must win in order to qualify. Club Brugge, Bodo/Glimt, Pafos, and Union Saint-Gilloise all have similar policies.

Eliminated

Aston Villa beat Newcastle to take the title race to a close fourth-place finish on Sunday in Manchester United’s first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to lift Arsenal’s hopes of winning.

Unai Emery’s men were level on points with Manchester City, whose title chances were improved by Villa’s impressive 2-0 victory at Newcastle.

Michael Carrick’s dream job as United boss continued thanks to Matheus Cunha’s stunning victory a week after dominating City in the Manchester derby.

“A really agonizing one,” remarked Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. “But now it’s time to be very close to those players who have inspired us all to win,” he said.

Arsenal had a lead when a penalty error by Martin Zubimendi was saved by Bryan Mbeumo.

The visitors won the opening match of the second half thanks to Patrick Dorgu’s brilliant strike.

Arsenal were blunt as an attacking force from open play, not for the first time this season, despite their lofty position in the top league.

But when Mikel Merino cornered them on 84 minutes, they could rely on their skill from set pieces to equalize.

The Gunners’ hopes of winning their first league title in 22 years were shattered when Cunha fired a powerful shot from outside the box just as it was about to happen.

To increase United’s chances of playing in the Champions League for the first time in three years, Victory also helped them reach the top four.

To come here and score three goals, go one down, go back, then set back, and keep going, Carrick remarked. It was a significant moment for us, he said.

Chelsea Pains Palace More, 

With their first victory at St. James’ Park in 21 years, Villa kept alive their long-awaited bid for a league title.

“Wow, the power they have,” reads the statement “We are competing against Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham” said Emery. However, we are engaged in a fight and remain there.

Ollie Watkins scored with a brilliant strike from outside the box just before the hour mark when the England international headed in Lucas Digne’s cross.

Even with their ninth place finish, Newcastle is only four points clear of the top five, which is likely to guarantee a place in the Champions League.

With a 3-1 victory at Selhurst Park, Chelsea added more pain to Crystal Palace.

Despite announcing he would leave the Eagles when his contract expires at the end of the season, Oliver Glasner promised to do everything in his power to turn around the team’s miserable run.

After Jaydee Canvot’s poor backpass freed Estevao to sprint clear and fire in Chelsea’s opener on 34 minutes, Palace are now winless in 11 games and have never recovered.

The Brazilian then doubled the Blues’ advantage just before half-time when he met compatriot Joao Pedro.

Liam Rosenior has won four games in five since taking over at Stamford Bridge, and Enzo Fernandez’s penalty sealed it with a penalty.

By only taking Brentford for the second time this season, Nottingham Forest significantly improved their chances of surviving.

Aston Villa beat Newcastle to take the title race to a close fourth-place finish on Sunday in Manchester United’s first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to lift Arsenal’s hopes of winning.

Unai Emery’s men were level on points with Manchester City, whose title chances were improved by Villa’s impressive 2-0 victory at Newcastle.

Michael Carrick’s dream job as United boss continued thanks to Matheus Cunha’s stunning victory a week after dominating City in the Manchester derby.

“A really agonizing one,” remarked Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. “But now it’s time to be very close to those players who have inspired us all to win,” he said.

Arsenal had a lead when a penalty error by Martin Zubimendi was saved by Bryan Mbeumo.

The visitors won the opening match of the second half thanks to Patrick Dorgu’s brilliant strike.

Arsenal were blunt as an attacking force from open play, not for the first time this season, despite their lofty position in the top league.

But when Mikel Merino cornered them on 84 minutes, they could rely on their skill from set pieces to equalize.

The Gunners’ hopes of winning their first league title in 22 years were shattered when Cunha fired a powerful shot from outside the box just as it was about to happen.

To increase United’s chances of playing in the Champions League for the first time in three years, Victory also helped them reach the top four.

To come here and score three goals, go one down, go back, then set back, and keep going, Carrick remarked. It was a significant moment for us, he said.

Chelsea Pains Palace More, 

With their first victory at St. James’ Park in 21 years, Villa kept alive their long-awaited bid for a league title.

“Wow, the power they have,” reads the statement “We are competing against Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham” said Emery. However, we are engaged in a fight and remain there.

Ollie Watkins scored with a brilliant strike from outside the box just before the hour mark when the England international headed in Lucas Digne’s cross.

Even with their ninth place finish, Newcastle is only four points clear of the top five, which is likely to guarantee a place in the Champions League.

With a 3-1 victory at Selhurst Park, Chelsea added more pain to Crystal Palace.

Despite announcing he would leave the Eagles when his contract expires at the end of the season, Oliver Glasner promised to do everything in his power to turn around the team’s miserable run.

After Jaydee Canvot’s poor backpass freed Estevao to sprint clear and fire in Chelsea’s opener on 34 minutes, Palace are now winless in 11 games and have never recovered.

The Brazilian then doubled the Blues’ advantage just before half-time when he met compatriot Joao Pedro.

Liam Rosenior has won four games in five since taking over at Stamford Bridge, and Enzo Fernandez’s penalty sealed it with a penalty.

By only taking Brentford for the second time this season, Nottingham Forest significantly improved their chances of surviving.