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Forget Maradona’s ghost, England’s real Azteca problem is Mexico’s defence

Forget Maradona’s ghost, England’s real Azteca problem is Mexico’s defence

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England’s landscape does not lack heterogeneity, except for mountains. On Sunday, it is precisely what they will have to climb if they are to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Mexico. The first is literal. The Estadio Azteca sits 2,240 metres above sea level, though quality can compensate for it. The second is historical. In their last World Cup fixture at the Azteca, England lost 2-1 to Argentina, and on that occasion the mountain was Diego Armando Maradona, his 5’5″ frame, and the hand which made him a god. It might not induce the same dread among the current crop. The third is statistical. Mexico have never lost a World Cup match at the Azteca and own a remarkable 78.65 percent win rate at the stadium. Knockout football, though, has never cared much for probabilities. And then comes the steepest climb of them all: Mexico’s defence. The conversation around Javier Aguirre’s side has revolved around teenage sensation Gilberto Mora, Julián Quiñones’ flair and Raúl Jiménez’s renaissance. Yet Aguirre’s team has …

Once a target of racist chants, Mexico’s Quiñones is now hero-worshipped

Once a target of racist chants, Mexico’s Quiñones is now hero-worshipped

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5 min readJul 1, 2026 11:34 AM IST The delirious Azteca crowd chanted “Quiñones, Quiñones…” They showered beer and flung cardboard sombreros at their newfound object of affection, Julian Quiñones. The forward, drenching in the adulation after putting Mexico in front before setting up the second in the Ecuador rout, asked them to amplify the volume. The chant must have been music to his ears, for two years ago, the Mexican city of Guadalajara had shouted his name too, but with racial slurs prefixed. He is a Colombian by birth, his parents of Afro-Colombian ancestry. He became a naturalised Mexican citizen in 2023. But the past clung on like an invisible sword. He knows he has to prove that he is Mexican every time he steps onto the field; he knows he will be judged by his race and origins when he fails. So, he simply ensures that he gives little chance for them to dig up his past. He scored the first goal of the World Cup, a devilish strike against South Africa; in …

Raul Jimenez nearly died in 2020. Now he leads Mexico’s World Cup dream

Raul Jimenez nearly died in 2020. Now he leads Mexico’s World Cup dream

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The image has become so familiar that it is easy to forget why it exists. Every time Raul Jimenez walks onto a football pitch, the black protective headband accompanies him. It is no longer merely equipment. It is a reminder – of a collision that nearly killed him, of a career that almost ended, and of a second chance that has turned him into something bigger than Mexico’s No. 9. When Mexico begin another knockout campaign against Ecuador on Tuesday (Wednesday 6.30 am, IST), the country’s hopes rest not only on a resurgent team playing at home, but on a striker who knows more than most about second chances. “I was almost losing everything, even my life,” Jimenez told The Times. “So I’m trying to enjoy football as much as I can. Everything, not just football, everything I try to enjoy more.” ALSO READ | FIFA World Cup: Magical strike by Mexico’s most-loved striker It is a remarkable perspective for someone carrying the expectations of a nation that has spent decades trying to escape one …

Mexico’s ‘cathedral of football’, the stadium Maradona never really left | Football News

Mexico’s ‘cathedral of football’, the stadium Maradona never really left | Football News

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The security officer near tunnel eight of Azteca Stadium is tired. A small crowd has gathered at the alley leading to the dressing room and he is holding them back. On the wall nearby hangs a photograph: Diego Maradona on the shoulders of his teammates after the 1986 quarter-final at this very stadium, hair fanned out like a halo. Some try to bribe their way past, but the security officer doesn’t move. Near the stadium café, there used to be a small bronze statue of Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal. It was removed during renovation before this World Cup. “We had to make some space, but it will be restored soon,” says Juventino Gonzales, who runs the stadium tours. The goal that made him and unmade England, boxed up in storage beneath the stadium where it happened. Azteca and Maradona have given each other footballing immortality. “Almost every visitor comes in search of Maradona memorabilia. Some get so emotional that they even cry,” says Gonzales. When Maradona died over five years ago, thousands turned up …

FIFA World Cup: Magical strike by Mexico’s most-loved striker | Football News

FIFA World Cup: Magical strike by Mexico’s most-loved striker | Football News

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3 min readMexico CityJun 12, 2026 06:40 AM IST A banner outside the stadium read: “When Raul Jimenez plays, Raul Jimenez is the hero.” He is the most loved Mexican footballer, the one the crowd spares of insults even on a bad day, the face that peers at you from a thousand billboards. In the World Cup’s opening against South Africa, every time his shot was blocked (at least thrice) or it evaded the target, the audience sighed in disbelief. And whenever he was fouled, the offender would get abused. The moment of glory—it was inevitable that it arrived to cap off a memorable afternoon—finally came in the 67th minute, a powerful and precise header to the near post. In a game that saw three red cards, it was Jimenez who initiated the move with a scything pass to Julian Quinones in midfield, whose twinkling right foot found Roberto Alvardo. The midfielder paused, scanned the options, met the popping eyes of Jimenez and spun a gorgeous cross, through the well-manned box. Jimenez, waiting to pounce, …

Who was ‘El Mencho’, the feared cartel leader and Mexico’s most wanted man, killed in military operation

Who was ‘El Mencho’, the feared cartel leader and Mexico’s most wanted man, killed in military operation

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New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch| India News

New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch| India News

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SANTA FE, N.M. — An ambitious universal child care program aimed at fully footing the bill for working families across New Mexico is being enshrined into law, with state legislators making good on promises by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to make the state the first in the nation to offer such a program to families of all income levels. New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch As parents across the nation grapple with crippling daycare bills that threaten to keep them at home and out of the workforce, political leaders from New York to San Francisco have been angling to expand access to free and subsidized care. The political stakes are high as the potential for budget uncertainties and fraud looms large. California has opted to eliminate copayments for some families, while Washington and Oregon cap what families pay. In Vermont, a payroll tax on employers funds child care subsidies. In New Mexico, the plan relies heavily on the financial windfall from oil and gas production — including …

At least 21 killed in Mexico’s Puebla after multi-vehicle highway crash | World News

At least 21 killed in Mexico’s Puebla after multi-vehicle highway crash | World News

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In a tragic incident, at least 21 people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on a highway connecting Mexico’s Oaxaca and Puebla states on Wednesday, officials said. According to Puebla’s Interior Minister Samuel Aguilar, the accident involved three vehicles and apart from the 21 who died in the fatal crash, an unspecified number of people were receiving treatment for their injuries. The Interior Minister Aguilar further added in an X post that out of the 21 deceased individuals, 18 people died at the scene and three others later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. Story continues below this ad Local reports stated that the crash involved a tanker truck, a bus and a van. Según los primeros reportes, en el accidente estuvieron involucrados tres vehículos, con un saldo preliminar de 18 personas fallecidas en el lugar y 3 más que perdieron la vida en el hospital. Varias personas resultaron lesionadas y están recibiendo atención médica. 3/4 — Samuel Aguilar Pala (@aguilar_pala_S) May 14, 2025 According to Mexican newspaper La Jornada, the fatal crash happened on …

WrestleMania 41: WWE acquires Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA, Worlds Collide set for…

WrestleMania 41: WWE acquires Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA, Worlds Collide set for…

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Apr 20, 2025 03:34 AM IST After teasing a ‘major announcement’ at WrestleMania 41 night one Kickoff Show, WWE announced that it has acquired Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide After teasing a ‘major announcement’ at WrestleMania 41 night one Kickoff Show, WWE announced that it has acquired Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, AAA CEO Dorian Roldan, AAA’s President, El Hijo del Vikingo, Penta, Rey Mysterio and NXT Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer made the announcement on Saturday. WWE announced that it has acquired Lucha Libre AAA ahead of WrestleMania 41(X) WWE and AAA will host a Worlds Collide show on June 7 at the KIA Forum in Inglewood, California. News / Sports / WWE / WrestleMania 41: WWE acquires Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA, Worlds Collide set for… See Less Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

8 people killed in collision between bus, truck on Mexico’s Gulf coast | News Today News

8 people killed in collision between bus, truck on Mexico’s Gulf coast | News Today News

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A collision between a bus and a truck on Mexico’s Gulf coast Friday left eight people dead and 27 others injured. Prosecutors in Veracruz state said the accident happened before dawn on a stretch of highway near the state capital, Xalapa. Most of the victims were apparently passengers aboard the ADO-line bus. The dead included three men, four women and a girl. The 27 injured were being treated at local hospitals, but there was no immediate information on their condition. The cause of the accident was unclear, but some roads in the mountainous area are known for their pronounced curves. Why should you buy our Subscription? You want to be the smartest in the room. You want access to our award-winning journalism. You don’t want to be misled and misinformed. Choose your subscription package Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link