It is Saturday, September 7, 2024, and the Mexican National Football Teamunder the management of Javier Aguirre, who is experiencing his third cycle at the helm of the Tricolor (World Cup winner in 2002 and 2010), faces the New Zealand national team in a friendly match.
Goalie: ‘Speak’ Rangel
Defenses: Jesus Gallardo, Johan Vasquez, Cesar Montes and Israel Reyes
Midfielders: Luis Chavez and Luis Romo
Attacking midfielders: Julian Quinones, Orbelin Pineda and Roberto Alvarado
Front: Santiago Gimenez
Just five minutes into the match, Orbelín Pineda received the ball on the edge of the area, took a low, well-placed shot that ended up in the net. This was Mexico’s first goal in Javier: el Vasco’ Aguirre’s third stint at the helm of the Tricolor:
And while the Mexican National Soccer Team is not doing anything wrong on the field, the note has nothing to do with what is happening on the pitch. The ball may be handled correctly, the goals are there, and yet the stands look almost empty. Something very strange, considering that the Mexican fans never leave them alone on American soil.
Journalists did not miss the opportunity to point out this eventuality, and have already expressed themselves on social networks. This is what David Faitelson published on his X account (Twitter):