Mexican reporter Julio 'Profe' Ibáñez was detained in South Africa while covering the South Africa team's preparation for the 2026 World Cup. His colleague and fellow journalist David Faitelson criticized the South African government's handling of the situation.

Detienen al ‘Profe’ Ibáñez en Sudáfrica: esto se sabe del caso, la reacción de Faitelson y por qué enfrenta arresto domiciliario. <p><b>Julio ‘Profe’ Ibáñez</b> — <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/deportes/2025/12/17/jose-ramon-fernandez-critica-a-faitelson-por-pelea-contra-mohamed-en-final-de-liga-mx-2025/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/deportes/2025/12/17/jose-ramon-fernandez-critica-a-faitelson-por-pelea-contra-mohamed-en-final-de-liga-mx-2025/...