ESPN Deportes Bios

David Faitelson, Fútbol Picante Commentator

One of Mexico’s top on-air announcers, Faitelson joined ESPN Deportes this summer after close to two decades of covering sports on broadcast television in that country. Prior to his move to ESPN Deportes, Faitelson was the host of one of the top sports news and information programs in Mexico—Los Protagonistas—and has covered the past four Olympic Games and several FIFA World Cups. For more than twenty years, Faitelson has built an impressive broadcast career from his home base of Mexico City. In addition to his television work, he worked as a reporter for top newspapers such as El Excelsior and El Heraldo de Mexico and as a sports radio talent at networks Grupo Acir, Radio Red and La Sociedad Deportiva.

Héctor Huerta, Fútbol Picante Commentator

One of the most respected investigative journalists in Mexico, Huerta joined ESPN Deportes as commentator for Fútbol Picante and SportsCenter. Prior to joining ESPN Deportes served as editor-in-chief for various newspapers in Mexico.

Heriberto Murrieta, SportsCenter anchor & Fútbol Picante Commentator

One of the most widely known sports broadcasters in Mexico, Murrieta began his career in sports journalism in 1984 as a reporter and narrator for Televisa. In 1988, he began a ten-year run as the lead sports anchor on 24 Horas de la Noche, one of the most popular sports news shows on Mexican television history. Throughout his career, Murrieta has covered some of the world’s biggest sports events including four FIFA World Cups (Mexico ’86, Italy ’90, United States ’94, France ’98) and four Olympics (Seoul ’88, Calgary ’88, Barcelona ’92, Atlanta ’96).

Rafa Puente, Fútbol Picante Commentator

Former player, coach and legendary Mexican soccer announcer. Prior to joining ESPN Deportes, Puente served as the soccer commentator for Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca. As a player, he served as goalkeeper for Mexican first division team Atlante (1968-1974) and played with Club América in the mid-70s. Puente also played with the Mexican National team in nearly 50 international matches.

Ciro Procuna, SportsCenter anchor & Fútbol Picante Commentator

Ciro Procuna serves as anchor for SportsCenter and co-hosts Fútbol Picante. Prior to joining ESPN Deportes, Procuna was one of the lead commentators at Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, where he covered three Olympics (Atlanta ‘96, Nagano ‘98, Sydney ‘00), 1998 FIFA World Cup, ’98 Pan American Games, Euro Cup and has covered the last twelve Super Bowls.

Felipe Ramos Rizo, Fútbol Picante Comentador

One of Mexico’s greatest referees, Felipe Ramos Riso serves as commentator for Fútbol Picante. A former FIFA referee, Riso officiated three matches at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, including the quarterfinal match between Brazil and England. He also officiated matches at Copa Libertadores, Copa Uncaf and the 2000 Olympic Games.