Mauro decided to join Pachuca's academy, while Diego Lainez opted to join Club America.
21 Facts About Diego Lainez
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On 1 March 2017, Diego Lainez made his competitive debut with America in the Copa MX group stage match against Santos Laguna.
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Diego Lainez scored in both legs of the Apertura semifinal series against Universidad Nacional, making him the youngest player to ever score during the playoff stage for the club.
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On 10 January 2019, Diego Lainez joined La Liga club Real Betis on a five-year contract reportedly worth $14 million.
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On 29 July 2022, Diego Lainez joined Primeira Liga club Braga on a season-long loan.
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On 30 January 2023, Diego Lainez returned to Mexico and joined Tigres UANL on a one-year loan.
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Six months later, Diego Lainez move became permanent after the club activated his release clause.
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Diego Lainez was ruled out of the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship due to his activity with Club America's first team.
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On 14 September 2017, Diego Lainez was included in final roster that participated at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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Mexico finish runner-up in the competition, with Diego Lainez being named in the Best XI.
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Diego Lainez was included in the final roster that participated at the 2018 Toulon Tournament.
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Diego Lainez would go on to win the Best Player Award, as well as make the Best XI of the competition as Mexico finished runner-up.
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Diego Lainez was included in the final roster that participated in the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games.
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Diego Lainez appeared in all three group stage matches as Mexico finished last in their group with one point.
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Diego Lainez won the bronze medal with the Olympic team.
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On 29 August 2018, Diego Lainez received his first call-up to the senior national team by interim manager Ricardo Ferretti for the friendly matches against Uruguay and the United States.
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On 13 October 2020, Diego Lainez scored a late-tying goal against Algeria, tying the match at two, his first goal with the national team.
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Diego Lainez was included in the Best XI of the tournament.
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In October 2022, Diego Lainez was named in Mexico's preliminary 31-man squad by manager Gerardo Martino for the World Cup, but did not make the final 26.
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Diego Lainez was included in Mexico's roster for the 2023 Gold Cup, replacing the injured Sebastian Cordova.
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Diego Lainez was described by media sources as showing maturity in his playing style despite his young age.