Televisa Confirms Javier Alarcón Exit: 'La Jugada' Host Rumored To Be Investigated For Embezzlement

Televisa has confirmed that Javier Alarcón has been let go from his duties as Editorial Director of Televisa Deportes. The rumor mill had been abuzz about his firing and the network released a statement to address this issue. "After a career of two decades in Televisa and as a result of restructuring in the Sports department, Mr. Javier Alarcón and Televisa Deportes have decided to end their professional relationship in the best terms," the statement read. "At this time, the Human Resources department and Mr. Alarcón are going over the process of handing over his post. We express, the prestigious communicator, our respect and thank him for the time he dedicated to the network."

UPDATE: Javier Alarcón Breaks Silence After Televisa Axing!

After so many hours and years dedicated to the network and that's all he gets as a send-off? It's sad, but it seems that there's more to dig and Proceso has learned that "La Jugada" host is actually getting investigated for something way bigger. According to a source, Javier was involved in an embezzlement scheme and Televisa is in the process of investigating the situation. He allegedly took over 10 million pesos, which is over half a million dollars. Insiders said that Alarcón's office was sealed off and he was not allowed to grab his personal things as they will be going through his belongings and work computer to see if they can find anything.

The news of who will be replacing Javier Alarcón has not been made official, but it is rumored that Francisco Javier González will take his place as the Televisa Deportes Director. The latter is currently the Televisa Deportes Network VP Of Content. The gossip of differences between Alarcón and De Luisa have been circulating from some time now, dating back to the beginning of the World Cup in Brazil last year.