Rumors of a possible sale of Liga MX side Chivas Guadalajara by Owners Jorge Vergara and Angelica Fuentes "persist once again, and this time there is evidence that major changes are afoot at Chivas," according to Tom Marshall of ESPN. A document signed by Fuentes indicated that "an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders will be held" on Jan. 23. The "interesting part is the first matter of business to be discussed: the proposal, debate and possible approval of a transfer of shares" made on Nov. 30. Exactly what that entails "is unclear." It could "simply be the transfer of shares between existing owners, or to a third party and a new majority owner of the storied Mexican institution." There have been "recurring rumors for some time about a possible sale of the club, some as recently as earlier this month," although Vergara took to social media to deliver a message that "seemed to dispel them" on Jan. 2. He said, "When you find out who bought it [the club], let me know so I can send the bill" (ESPN, 1/14). ESPN's René Tovar reported the club has called for an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on Jan. 23, but Vergara said that "this is not to say that the club is on sale." On Monday morning, Chivas execs "confirmed what Vergara had said," and in a statement "denied the club being on sale" (ESPN, 1/13).
