Eva Longoria assumes leadership role with Mexican football club 'Necaxa'
In the vibrant world of sports and entertainment, a new bilingual docuseries is set to captivate audiences - "Necaxa". This riveting sports documentary follows the dramatic journey of Club Necaxa, one of Mexico's oldest and most storied soccer teams, as they strive to reclaim their legendary status amidst recent turmoil[1][2][3][4].
The series, airing Thursdays on FXX and streaming the following day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, offers an intimate, vérité-style look at the real-life drama and emotional stakes of professional soccer in Mexico. It showcases never-before-seen access to the players, technical team, and fans, revealing soccer not only as a sport but as a cultural language and way of life deeply intertwined with Mexican identity[1][2].
Prominently involved in the series is Eva Longoria, who is not only an investor in Club Necaxa but also an executive producer. Longoria, along with fellow owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds, are shown helping to breathe new life into the club, highlighting their personal investment and commitment to the team's revival[2][3][5]. Longoria also emphasizes the team's philosophy that being a Necaxa fan means enduring hardship—a notion that reflects the emotional intensity and high stakes featured in the docuseries[1].
The town of Aguascalientes serves as the backdrop for this compelling narrative, where the passion, resilience, and deep connection of the players, coaches, and devoted fans, known as "Rayos", unfold[1][2][3]. Longoria, who was welcomed with open arms by the team and community, was given the nickname 'La Patrona', meaning "The Boss"[6].
Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds, co-chairs of Wrexham AFC and executive producers of "Welcome to Wrexham", are also investors in Club Necaxa and executive producers for "Necaxa". Their passion, hope, and storytelling abilities, demonstrated with Wrexham AFC, are evident in their work with Necaxa[7].
Club Necaxa has faced a turbulent time, with staff shake-ups and major injuries, but the fans haven't given up hope that their beloved "Rayos" will rise again[4]. "Necaxa" promises to be a gripping exploration of this iconic team's fight to regain its past glory days.
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The docuseries "Necaxa," airing on FXX and streaming on Hulu and Disney+, delves into both sports and entertainment, focusing on Club Necaxa, a Mexican soccer team with a rich history. This series, executive produced by Eva Longoria, offers an inside look at the team's turbulent journey while illustrating soccer as a cultural language and way of life in Mexico.
